Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony RX1R II

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The ZS15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS15 grades vs the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and RX1R II.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will offer more detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.