Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- New Model is Sony A380
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ZS15 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS15 was released 4 years later than the A350 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS15 grades against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony A350
ZS15 | A350 | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | June 2008 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic ZS15
A350 | ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony A350
ZS15 | A350 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS15 and the A350.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and A350 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and A350.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS15 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A350 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-06-29 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) | 674 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $279 | $600 |