Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic XS1

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was unveiled 9 months prior to the XS1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF5 scores vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 features external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF5 vs the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and XS1 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and XS1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF5 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic XS1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.