Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony A350

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ5 was introduced 4 years after the A350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ5 scores versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 compared to the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and A350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SZ5 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer SZ5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.