Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively similar but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was brought out 14 months before the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XS1 scores versus the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 against the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and RX10 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and RX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.