Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 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
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W570
XS1 | W570 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic XS1
W570 | XS1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W570
XS1 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |