Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XS1 was launched 11 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the XS1 scores against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony HX30V
| XS1 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic XS1
| HX30V | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| 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 HX30V
| XS1 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external 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) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 and the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and HX30V is 97 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and HX30V.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XS1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $130 | $420 |