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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was announced 4 months later than the XS1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G6 grades vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic XS1

 G6 XS1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic G6

 XS1 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic XS1

 G6 XS1 
RevealedApril 2013January 2013Same age

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G6 compared to the XS1.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and XS1 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and XS1.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G6 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
56
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
72
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 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 sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $130