Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS200 was unveiled 6 months after the RX10 IV which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS200 matches up against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.