Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was brought out 5 months before the XS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G5 matches up versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 against the XS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and XS1 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and XS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G5 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult.