Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS10 scores against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 against the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.