Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic XS1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 17 months prior to the XS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LS5 grades against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and XS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.