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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was released 3 years earlier than the XS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 SD1300 IS XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 XS1 SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic XS1

 SD1300 IS XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS against the XS1.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1300 IS and XS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $130