Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
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Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe XS1 was introduced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XS1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| XS1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic XS1
| Galaxy Camera 4G | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 4.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
| XS1 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XS1 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 97 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $550 |