Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 18 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XS1 matches up versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 vs the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and HX7V is 97 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern XS1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.