Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was launched 2 years after the XS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX8 grades versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 versus the XS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and XS1 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and XS1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX8 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern GX8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.