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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic S1R and Sony W350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W350 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was unveiled 9 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1R grades against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W350

 S1R W350 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2010More modern by 111 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic S1R

 W350 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W350

 S1R W350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R against the W350.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and W350 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and W350.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will result in extra detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S1R provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
87
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great MP (47 megapixels)
not so great battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
37
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $3,698 $200