Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and RX100 IV (1") posses different sensor size.

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The ZS1 was released 7 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS1 matches up against the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 and the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind in sensor technology.