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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The ZS20 was brought out 9 months earlier than the RX1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS20 matches up versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony RX1

		

		

			
 ZS20 RX1 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 RX1 ZS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013April 2012Newer by 9 months
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony RX1

		

		

			
 ZS20 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 and the RX1.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and RX1.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
30
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
82
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
Sony RX1 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Sony RX1
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
53
 good  resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Sony RX1
68
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
 good  resolution (24MP)
 flash built-in
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors in class (482 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
 you can focus manually
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 good  resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic support
34
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (482g)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-26 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $2,798