Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was revealed 3 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XS1 matches up against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 provides external dimensions 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 RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XS1 vs the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and RX100 IV is 97 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.