Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ200 grades against the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 versus the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and RX100 VI is 65 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.