Panasonic XS1 vs Sony QX10

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").

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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.

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.