Panasonic XS1 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic XS1 and Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was brought out 3 years before the RX1R II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XS1 scores versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external 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) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XS1 versus the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and RX1R II is 97 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and RX1R II.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XS1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will show more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older XS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.