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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350

Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 7 months earlier than the W350 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS1 scores against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony W350

 ZS1 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic ZS1

 W350 ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W350

 ZS1 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 vs the W350.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and W350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony W350 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
24
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
Street photography with Sony W350
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
Sports photography with Sony W350
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 grams (0.50 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $200