Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A65

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The XS1 was launched 14 months later than the A65 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the XS1 grades against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 has external measurements 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and A65.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XS1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A65 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XS1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.