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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Announced February 2019
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony WX350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was launched 5 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1R matches up versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony WX350

 S1R WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2014More recent by 61 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S1R

 WX350 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony WX350

 S1R WX350 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R compared to the WX350.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and WX350 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and WX350.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery life (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
fantastic resolution (47MP)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than average (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 47 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $3,698 $270