Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was brought out 9 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XS1 matches up vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has external measurements 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XS1 compared to the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and HX200V is 97 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and HX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher XS1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.