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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS10 grades against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX350

 ZS10 WX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS10

 WX350 ZS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX350

 ZS10 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 vs the WX350.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 219g (0.48 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $270