Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ZS50 was manufactured 5 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS50 matches up vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony W370
ZS50 | W370 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS50
W370 | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony W370
ZS50 | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around 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") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and W370.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W370 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 243 gr (0.54 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $350 | $230 |