Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A6600

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was announced 7 years before the A6600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the XS1 grades versus the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the A6600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and A6600 is 97 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and A6600.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6600 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.