Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XS1 matches up against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XS1 versus the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZS50 is 97 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older XS1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.