Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 II

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was manufactured 5 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XS1 scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 vs the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and RX100 II is 97 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.