Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony QX1

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony QX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS100 (1") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was manufactured 17 months after the QX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS100 scores against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 against the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and QX1 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ZS100 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer ZS100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.