Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm X10
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and XS1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 months after the XS1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm X20 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm X20
| XS1 | Fujifilm X20 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm X20 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the XS1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and XS1 is 83 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and XS1.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-04-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lb) | 103 gr (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 270 images | 260 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $130 |