Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced June 2018
- Old Model is Sony RX100 V
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1").

The ZS100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS100 matches up against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony RX100 VI
ZS100 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic ZS100
RX100 VI | ZS100 | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | ![]() | January 2016 | More modern by 29 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 VI
ZS100 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outside 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and RX100 VI is 87 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and RX100 VI.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2018-06-05 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.9 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 312 gr (0.69 pounds) | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $700 | $1,198 |