Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XS1 was unveiled within a month of the RX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the XS1 scores versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony RX1
| XS1 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic XS1
| RX1 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony RX1
| XS1 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 vs the RX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and RX1 is 97 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and RX1.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XS1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103g (0.23 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $2,798 |
