Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS3 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the RX10 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS3 grades against the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS3 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 versus the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.