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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 12 months after the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XS1 scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony WX70

 XS1 WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic XS1

 WX70 XS1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
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Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX70

 XS1 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 and the WX70.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and WX70.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher XS1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Sony WX70
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $242