Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS10 was announced 3 years before the RX100 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS10 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 vs the RX100 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and RX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.