Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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 February 2009
- Alternate Name is WB550
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe XS1 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XS1 matches up against the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung HZ15W
XS1 | HZ15W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic XS1
HZ15W | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung HZ15W
XS1 | HZ15W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 compared to the HZ15W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and HZ15W is 97 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and HZ15W.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $330 |