Canon 760D vs Panasonic XS1

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 760D versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 760D was revealed 2 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 760D grades versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 760D offers external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Canon 760D versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 760D vs the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and XS1 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and XS1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 760D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 760D will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 760D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.