Panasonic XS1 vs Sony A77

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic XS1 and Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The XS1 was launched 15 months later than the A77 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XS1 scores vs the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 and Sony A77 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 and the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and A77 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and A77.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XS1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern XS1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.