Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony RX1

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS5 was announced 3 years before the RX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS5 scores against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 vs the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and RX1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.