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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 3 years before the XS1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 SX130 IS XS1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 XS1 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic XS1

 SX130 IS XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the XS1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and XS1 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and XS1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than others (308g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $130