Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX5

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was released 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XS1 scores against the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has got outer 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XS1 against the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and HX5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and HX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XS1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer XS1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.