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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XS1 was brought out 2 years after the W570 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the XS1 grades versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W570

 XS1 W570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic XS1

 W570 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W570

 XS1 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got exterior 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) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 against the W570.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and W570.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher XS1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Sony W570
38
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $159