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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350

Portability
67 Imaging
45 Features
35 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out around the same time to the WX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the LZ40 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic LZ40

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 LZ40 WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 versus the WX350.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and WX350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than average in class (524g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
47
 great zoom range (22-924mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
55
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (22mm)
 very long reach (924mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (524g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
44
 rather wide (22mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (22mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 does have mic socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than average in class (524 grams)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $219 $270