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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(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
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W310

 XS1 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic XS1

 W310 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W310

 XS1 W310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 size comparison

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

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Sony W310
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Sony W310
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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