Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX350

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS5 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 versus the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and WX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.