Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Successor is Sony WX500
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S1 was manufactured 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1 matches up versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX350
S1 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S1
WX350 | S1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX350
S1 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S1 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 against the WX350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WX350.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 240 images | 470 images |
Style of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $269 | $270 |