Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was launched 7 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS10 grades vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 against the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.