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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XS1 matches up vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony TF1

 XS1 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic XS1

 TF1 XS1 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony TF1

 XS1 TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XS1 compared to the TF1.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and TF1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Sony TF1
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Sony TF1
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $266