Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX1 was launched 10 months earlier than the XS1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX1 scores versus the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX1 and the XS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and XS1 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and XS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The GX1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.