Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic XS1

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was brought out 3 years before the XS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FX75 matches up against the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 against the XS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and XS1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.