Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled within a month of the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and XS1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.