Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced around the same time to the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XS1 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 and the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and Galaxy Camera is 97 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.