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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 6 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS10 scores against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony HX350

 ZS10 HX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic ZS10

 HX350 ZS10 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2011More modern by 71 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX350

 ZS10 HX350 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 features 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) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS10 vs the HX350.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and HX350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Sony HX350
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony HX350
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (652 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 -