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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was launched very close to the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XS1 grades against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony WX300

		

		

			
 XS1 WX300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 WX300 XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX300

		

		

			
 XS1 WX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 versus the WX300.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and WX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
30
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
36
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (166 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Sony WX300
69
 lighter than competition (103 grams)
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition (166g)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
44
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Sony WX300
31
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (166 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $330