Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX10V
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
Panasonic XS1
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- 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
- Released January 2013
Sony HX10V
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe XS1 was manufactured 11 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the XS1 matches up vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony HX10V
| XS1 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic XS1
| HX10V | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX10V
| XS1 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys external 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) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XS1 against the HX10V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and HX10V is 97 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and HX10V.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XS1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic XS1 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sony HX10V Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
lighter than others (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 320 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $616 |