Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1").

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The ZS100 was introduced 7 months after the RX10 II so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS100 scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got outer 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS100 versus the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and RX10 II is 87 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.