Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX10 IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

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The ZS100 was released 20 months earlier than the RX10 IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS100 scores versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS100 and the RX10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and RX10 IV is 87 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ZS100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.