Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was introduced 2 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XS1 matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic XS1 and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 versus the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and TX5.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XS1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer XS1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.