Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XS1 matches up against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and RX100 V is 97 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.