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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 3 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the XS1 matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung HZ10W

 XS1 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic XS1

 HZ10W XS1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung HZ10W

 XS1 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 versus the HZ10W.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and HZ10W is 97 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and HZ10W.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger XS1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $300