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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(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
  • Released June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was launched 19 months prior to the WX350 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS15 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony WX350

 ZS15 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS15

 WX350 ZS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2012More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX350

 ZS15 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS15 versus the WX350.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WX350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sony WX350
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $270