Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Let's look closer at the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was introduced 4 years before the ZS100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the XS1 grades versus the ZS100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 compared to the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS100 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.