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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XS1 grades versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony H20

 XS1 H20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic XS1

 H20 XS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H20

 XS1 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XS1 compared to the H20.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and H20 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and H20.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger XS1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Sony H20
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors (250 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $249