Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX10 III

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The ZS100 was revealed 2 months earlier than the RX10 III so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS100 scores versus the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 and the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and RX10 III is 87 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and RX10 III.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.