Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic XS1

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years prior to the XS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX700 matches up versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and XS1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.