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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Panasonic XS1
(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
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 6 months after the XS1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX160 IS grades versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 SX160 IS XS1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 XS1 SX160 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 SX160 IS XS1 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the XS1.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and XS1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (291g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
64
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
51
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
69
 good battery (380 shots)
 lighter than competitors (291 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (103g)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
51
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (291 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (103g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 291g (0.64 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $130