Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1R
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
65 Overall
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87 Imaging
52 Features
65 Overall
57
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Sony RX1R
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively close but the ZS100 (1") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.
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Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS100 grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony RX1R
| ZS100 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 31 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Panasonic ZS100
| RX1R | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony RX1R
| ZS100 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS100 versus the RX1R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and RX1R is 87 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS100 and RX1R.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 312 gr (0.69 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 70 | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 559 | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 270 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $700 | $2,798 |