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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was launched 13 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XS1 scores vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung WB850F

 XS1 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic XS1

 WB850F XS1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB850F

 XS1 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 vs the WB850F.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WB850F is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WB850F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern XS1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (103g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $599