Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung ST6500

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 24 months after the ST6500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the XS1 matches up versus the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 and the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ST6500 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent XS1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.