Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Panasonic Lumix ZS30 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

100

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

53
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
66.0
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
 Really small
Compact 101x59x36 mm
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Zoom
 Great zoom
20x
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Size
 Really small
Compact 105x59x28 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
 
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differences

Advantages of the Panasonic ZS20
Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 3.6x
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 Around 31.5x more zoom
Wide angle Much better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Size Smaller 105x59x28 mm vs 101x59x36 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 220 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
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 More than 20% thinner
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Lowest price Much cheaper $299.00 vs $648.00
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 The best price we've seen is $349 cheaper (2.2x less)
Weight Slightly lighter 206 g vs 213 g
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100
Sensor size Much larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm
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 More than 4x larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution 20 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Capture more than 2x more detail in your photos
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-RX100's lens captures much more light (1.7 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DSC-RX100's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2.5x higher resolution screen
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Battery life Longer battery life 330 shots vs 260 shots
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 Around 30% more shots per battery charge
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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 2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix ZS20
53 vs 100
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Lowest price Very expensive Help
ZS20:$299.00
DSC-RX100:$648.00
Weight Heavy Help
ZS20:206 g
DSC-RX100:213 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
ZS20:1.1"
DSC-RX100:1.4"
Size Large Help
ZS20:105x59x28 mm
DSC-RX100:101x59x36 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$349 - $399
Aperture Has a much narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$349 - $399
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$448
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly higher boost light sensitivity
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix ZS20
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$200 - $229
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lowest price Cheaper
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Travel zoom

$248 - $300
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Slightly lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Touch screen No touch screen
Size Significantly larger
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix ZS20
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$297 - $327
Zoom More zoom
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Touch screen No touch screen
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$225
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Lowest price Cheaper
Zoom Less zoom
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix ZS20

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Autofocus Faster autofocus
External flash Supports an external flash
Size Much larger
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$499
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$599
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Much larger
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

appearance

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
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