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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
Sony RX100 VI
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony RX100 VI

 ZS100 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Panasonic ZS100

 RX100 VI ZS100 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2016More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 VI

 ZS100 RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen does not articulate
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition (312 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (301g)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
77
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (301g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX100 VI
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
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