Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A68

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was unveiled 3 years before the A68 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XS1 scores vs the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XS1 versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and A68 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and A68.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XS1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.