Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Later Model is Sony WX500

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony WX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable but the ZS100 (1") and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The ZS100 was brought out 24 months later than the WX350 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS100 matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony WX350
ZS100 | WX350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS100
WX350 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX350
ZS100 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 compared to the WX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and WX350.
Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | 470 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $700 | $270 |