Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very well matched but the ZS200 (1") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS200 was announced 5 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS200 should have an edge in sensor technology.