Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XS1 grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outside 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and HX20V is 97 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.