Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ZS20 was manufactured 4 years before the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS20 matches up against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 vs the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.