Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very comparable but the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XS1 grades versus the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the XS1 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and RX100 VII is 97 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and RX100 VII.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XS1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older XS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.