Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XS1 was introduced 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the XS1 matches up versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W220
| XS1 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic XS1
| W220 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W220
| XS1 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XS1 against the W220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and W220 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and W220.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent XS1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $160 |