Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The XS1 was announced 3 years later than the W310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the XS1 scores against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W310
XS1 | W310 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic XS1
W310 | XS1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W310
XS1 | W310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the XS1 and the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and W310.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger XS1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $130 | $150 |