Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX400V

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 13 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XS1 grades vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XS1 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and HX400V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.