Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony RX100 II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively close but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ10 was introduced 19 months later than the RX100 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ10 matches up against the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 and the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and RX100 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.