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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony WX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched but the ZS200 (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The ZS200 was manufactured 4 years later than the WX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS200 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony WX350

 ZS200 WX350 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2014More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS200

 WX350 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX350

 ZS200 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS200 compared to the WX350.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer ZS200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
37
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
great battery life (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (370 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $270