Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
(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 WX150
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XS1 scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony WX150
| XS1 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic XS1
| WX150 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX150
| XS1 | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XS1 and the WX150.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WX150.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer XS1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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lighter than average in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 103 gr (0.23 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 240 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $300 |