Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W620

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 13 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the XS1 matches up vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 versus the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XS1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.