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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ7 matches up against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony WX350

 SZ7 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic SZ7

 WX350 SZ7 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX350

 SZ7 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ7 versus the WX350.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 164 gr (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 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 220 photos 470 photos
Type 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 One One
Pricing at launch $199 $270