Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX350

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX350, one being 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 HX350 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XS1 matches up against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 and the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and HX350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and HX350.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.