Panasonic XS1 vs Sony TX66

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic XS1 and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled 11 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XS1 scores against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the XS1 versus the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and TX66.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX66 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher XS1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.