Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively close but the ZS200 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was launched 4 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS200 grades against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 vs the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger ZS200 should have an edge in sensor innovation.