Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX350, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS100 (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS100 was announced 11 months prior to the HX350 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS100 matches up versus the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony HX350
ZS100 | HX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic ZS100
HX350 | ZS100 | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | January 2016 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX350
ZS100 | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 and the HX350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and HX350 is 87 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and HX350.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The ZS100 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older ZS100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2016-12-20 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 312 gr (0.69 lb) | 652 gr (1.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $700 | - |