Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony A350

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was released 2 years later than the A350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS10 grades against the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 versus the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and A350.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The ZS10 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger ZS10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.