Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A380

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was released 3 years later than the A380 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XS1 matches up against the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 features outer 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) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 and the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and A380 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and A380.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XS1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic XS1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer XS1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.