Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS100 (1") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was announced 2 years after the RX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS100 scores vs the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 provides outer measurements 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 compared to the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and RX1 is 87 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.