Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The ZS30 was revealed 3 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS30 matches up versus the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and RX1R II is 92 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.