Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1
Portability
87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
57
87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
57
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched February 2013
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony RX1
| ZS100 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 35 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic ZS100
| RX1 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX1
| ZS100 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Panasonic ZS100 Street photography advice
Sony RX1 Street photography advice
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (312g)
no moving screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Sony RX1
lighter than average in class (312g)
provides touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (312g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.9 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 312 gr (0.69 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 70 | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 559 | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $700 | $2,798 |
