Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XS1 scores against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 against the ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and ZS10 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer XS1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.