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Leica C vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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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Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica C and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The C was unveiled 9 months after the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the C scores versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic XS1

 C XS1 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Leica C

 XS1 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic XS1

 C XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica C features exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the C compared to the XS1.

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and XS1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger C will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
39
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica C vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic XS1
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-09-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 250 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,299 $130