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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was announced 4 months later than the HX350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS70 grades versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX350

 ZS70 HX350 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX350 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX350

 ZS70 HX350 
ReleasedApril 2017December 2016Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS70 and the HX350.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and HX350 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and HX350.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Sony HX350
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (652 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (652g)
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-19 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 380 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 -