Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1R

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS20 was introduced 14 months before the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS20 scores vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 vs the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and RX1R is 92 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and RX1R.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS20 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.