Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was announced 5 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 grades vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 vs the XS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and XS1 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and XS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic XS1 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.