Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A800 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A800 was brought out 24 months prior to the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A800 scores vs the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic XS1
A800 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A800
XS1 | A800 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic XS1
A800 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
See the Canon A800 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the XS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and XS1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 gr (0.41 pounds) | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | 300 images | 260 images |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $90 | $130 |