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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 12 months after the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XS1 scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony WX50

 XS1 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic XS1

 WX50 XS1 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX50

 XS1 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 and the WX50.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and WX50 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern XS1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX50 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $250