Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- New Model is Samsung NX30
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively similar but the XS1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe XS1 was manufactured 9 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the XS1 scores against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung NX20
XS1 | NX20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic XS1
NX20 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung NX20
XS1 | NX20 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XS1 against the NX20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and NX20 is 97 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and NX20.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung NX20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lb) | 341 gr (0.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $1,100 |