Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ZS20 was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS20 matches up versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS20 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be behind in sensor tech.