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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX350

 S1 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S1

 WX350 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX350

 S1 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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