Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony RX1

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was released 23 months later than the RX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS50 matches up against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 and the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and RX1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.