Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The ZS100 was released 9 months earlier than the RX100 V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS100 scores against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS100 and the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and RX100 V is 87 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and RX100 V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older ZS100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.