Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS10 matches up against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.