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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XS1 was launched 8 months earlier than the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XS1 matches up versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony QX10

 XS1 QX10 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic XS1

 QX10 XS1 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony QX10

 XS1 QX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in 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") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 and Sony QX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 compared to the QX10.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and QX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and QX10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (105g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Sony QX10
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (105g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $250