Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX300
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe XS1 was unveiled very close to the HX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the XS1 grades against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony HX300
| XS1 | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic XS1
| HX300 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX300
| XS1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 against the HX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and HX300 is 97 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and HX300.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 623 grams (1.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $339 |