Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 is small and cute, we go hands-on

The big problem with most cameras, and why you end up just using the camera on your phone, is that you haven't got the pocket space to carry around something big and bulky. Not so with the new Panasonic Lumix XS1, a tiny compact camera that should make the perfect accessory for a women's clutch bag...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

From the outside, the most noticeable thing about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 is its thinness. It's only 17.6mm deep which is very thin for the 5x optical zoom lens to fit into. This is down to some innovative Panasonic technology that has made the lens thinner.

great camera

so far so good i really like the camera its nice and small but does great pics havent used the video part yet so i cant tell u how that works but im h

Panasonic Lumix XS1

The Panasonic Lumix XS1 is the cheapest in our camera round-up of shooters under £100, but it's still got some decent features packed in. You'll find it toting a 16.1-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and 720p video recording and even a bunch of filters to rival Instagram, but can it take the top...

The basics The Panasonic Lumix XS1 is the cheapest in our camera round-up of shooters under £100, but it's still got some decent features packed in. You'll find it toting a 16.1-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and 720p video recording and even a bunch of filters to rival Instagram, but can it take...

Nice Camera, But Poor Screen

This tiny camera takes very good pictures for its size and is easy to use - BUT - make sure you can live with the poor screen. It can only be seen properly when viewed slightly from below, so has to be held above eye level when taking a picture.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 was announced in January 2013 and is an ultra-thin entry level camera. It has a 16.1 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and available in white, black, violet and red for £86.52.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 earns points for its amazingly slim design and low cost, but it's not the best pocket camera out there. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 ($129.99) is a shockingly slim pocket shooter with a 16-megapixel CCD image sensor and a 5x zoom lens. Its size alone will turn heads, and even though its image quality isn't at the same level as bulkier cameras, it does a fine job when in daylight. But it suffers when the light gets low, and there's no Wi-Fi, so sharing selfies captured with its wide-angle lens will have to wait until you've copied them over to your computer. We prefer another inexpensive compact, our Editors' Choice Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS( at Amazon), which has a CMOS image sensor that does better in low light and offers Wi-Fi functionality. But the XS1 sells for less than its asking price, and if you're looking for an inexpensive snapshot camera it is a viable option. Design and Features The XS1( at Amazon) isn't the smallest point-and-shoot I've handled, but it's not far off. It measures 2.1 by 3.7 by 0.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 3.1 ounces. The Nikon S01($199.95 at Amazon) is ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 ($129.99) is a shockingly slim pocket shooter with a 16-megapixel CCD image sensor and a 5x zoom lens. Its size alone will turn heads, and even though its image quality isn't at the same level as bulkier cameras , it does a fine job when in daylight.

Fun for some

Don't expect too much in the way of picture quality but the menu is a dream to use, it's light, slim, cheap and the panorama function works well. It's a fun thing !