Panasonic XS1 vs Sony S2100

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XS1 matches up vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 vs the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher XS1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.