Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic XS1 and Sony A300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was launched 5 years later than the A300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XS1 matches up vs the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 and Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 versus the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and A300 is 97 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and A300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic XS1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher XS1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.