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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic XS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the XS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS scores versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic XS1

 SX610 HS XS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 XS1 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic XS1

 SX610 HS XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the XS1.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and XS1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (191 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $214 $130