Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 III

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was announced 23 months after the RX10 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS200 scores against the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS200 and the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and RX10 III is 86 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and RX10 III.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.