Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the XS1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XS1 was announced at a similar time to the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XS1 matches up against the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung NX300M
| XS1 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic XS1
| NX300M | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung NX300M
| XS1 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 offers physical dimensions 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 versus the NX300M.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and NX300M is 97 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and NX300M.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XS1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Samsung NX300M |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 247 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| 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 | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $699 |