Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced April 2010
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe XS1 was released 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XS1 grades vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony A850
XS1 | A850 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Panasonic XS1
A850 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony A850
XS1 | A850 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 provides external 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 A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XS1 compared to the A850.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and A850 is 97 and 54 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and A850.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XS1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A850 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern XS1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 880 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $130 | $0 |