Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the XS1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe XS1 was introduced 7 months before the NEX-5T so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XS1 grades vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| XS1 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic XS1
| NEX-5T | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony NEX-5T
| XS1 | NEX-5T |
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic XS1 and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 compared to the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and NEX-5T is 97 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and NEX-5T.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The XS1 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged XS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $400 |