Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic XS1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced very close to the XS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9500 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 features physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S9500 versus the XS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and XS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.