Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX350

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was revealed 23 months before the HX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS50 grades against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 and the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.