Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A7S

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was launched 15 months earlier than the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the XS1 grades vs the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 vs the A7S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and A7S is 97 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and A7S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic XS1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.