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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS200 (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was introduced 14 months later than the HX350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS200 grades vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony HX350

 ZS200 HX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2018December 2016More recent by 14 months
Display resolution1240k922kCrisper display (+318k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic ZS200

 HX350 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX350

 ZS200 HX350 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 and the HX350.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and HX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The ZS200 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer ZS200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (370 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
76
great battery power (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
Sony HX350 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-02-13 2016-12-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $800 -