Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A7R III

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony A7R III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the XS1 grades vs the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 features physical measurements 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 Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the A7R III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and A7R III is 97 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and A7R III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.