Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W800

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was revealed 13 months prior to the W800 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XS1 matches up against the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 offers physical measurements 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 and the W800.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and W800 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and W800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.