Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony QX10
XS1 | QX10 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic XS1
QX10 | XS1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |