Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was launched 4 months after the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF6 matches up vs the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF6 compared to the XS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and XS1 is 87 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and XS1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The GF6 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.