Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was launched 2 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XS1 matches up versus the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 has got outer 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 NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 and Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 compared to the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and NEX-5 is 97 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and NEX-5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic XS1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.