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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH4
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GH3 was introduced 3 months prior to the XS1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH3 scores versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic XS1

 GH3 XS1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic GH3

 XS1 GH3 

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic XS1

 GH3 XS1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH3 against the XS1.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH3 and XS1 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and XS1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GH3 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
63
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery (540 per charge)
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (550g)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
65
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
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
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED Monitor with static touch control TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,744 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 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
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 812 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 260 photographs
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $130