Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX9

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was brought out 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XS1 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 against the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent XS1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.