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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony WX350

 ZS100 WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS100

 WX350 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX350

 ZS100 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average (312g)
screen is fixed
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
75
lighter than average (312 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
68
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
47
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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