Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 scores vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 enjoys outside measurements 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 against the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and RX100 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS200 should have an edge in sensor tech.