Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic XS1

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX850 was unveiled 4 years after the XS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX850 scores vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX850 vs the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and XS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX850 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer GX850 will have a benefit in sensor tech.