Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony RX10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was released 5 years prior to the RX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS1 grades against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS1 compared to the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS1 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.