Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS15 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS15 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.