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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was launched 12 months after the A350 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS1 scores versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony A350

 ZS1 A350 
IntroducedMay 2009June 2008More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic ZS1

 A350 ZS1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A350

 ZS1 A350 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 provides external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 versus the A350.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and A350.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A350 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
Street photography with Sony A350
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
66
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than average (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
Sports photography with Sony A350
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (674 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-05-14 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $600