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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the XS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G10 grades versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic XS1

 G10 XS1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic G10

 XS1 G10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic XS1

 G10 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G10 and the XS1.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and XS1 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and XS1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G10
Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
54
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
59
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
23
provides face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-09 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388g (0.86 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $130