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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 11 months later than the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony WX350

 SZ10 WX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic SZ10

 WX350 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX350

 SZ10 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ10 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 vs the WX350.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Sony WX350
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (177g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Launch price $200 $270