Panasonic Lumix ZS100 vs Sony RX100 V
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 94.2% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $194, $241 below today. Currently 62% of the $699 MSRP.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 74.9% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $359, $269 below today. Currently 63% of the $999 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 or the Sony RX100 V?
- The Panasonic Lumix ZS100 is cheaper used: $435 against $628 for the Sony RX100 V, a gap of $193 (44%) as of 2026-10-30.
- What share of its launch price does a used Panasonic Lumix ZS100 cost?
- About 62%: $435 used against a $699 launch price as of 2026-10-30.
- Which is smaller, the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 or the Sony RX100 V?
- The Sony RX100 V is smaller: the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 is 9 mm wider, 7 mm taller, 3 mm deeper and 13 g heavier.
Size and weight
The Sony RX100 V is 9 mm narrower, 7 mm shorter, 3 mm shallower and 13 g lighter than the Panasonic Lumix ZS100.
| Measurement | Lumix ZS100 | RX100 V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 111 mm | 102 mm −9 mm | RX100 V is 9 mm narrower |
| Height | 65 mm | 58 mm −7 mm | RX100 V is 7 mm shorter |
| Depth | 44 mm | 41 mm −3 mm | RX100 V is 3 mm shallower |
| Weight | 312 g | 299 g −13 g | RX100 V is 13 g lighter |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Fixed-lens cameras are measured with their lens. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings.
Specs side by side
| Panasonic Lumix ZS100 | Sony RX100 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Family | Panasonic | Sony RX |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| Mount | Fixed Lens | Fixed Lens |
| Sensor | 1-inch | 1-inch |
| Sensor family | Panasonic 1-inch 20MP (LX10/ZS100/ZS200) · 20.1MP 1-inch CMOS | Sony 1-inch 20MP stacked (RX100 IV/V/VA) · 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP | 20.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Depth-from-Defocus | Hybrid |
| IBIS | no | no |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 12,800 |
| Body weight | 312 g | 299 g |
| Dimensions | 111 × 65 × 44 mm | 102 × 58 × 41 mm |
| Body material | polycarbonate | aluminum |
| Released | 2016-01-05 | 2016-10-06 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | likely discontinued | likely discontinued |
| MSRP | $699 | $999 |
| Current low | $435 | $628 |
| vs MSRP | -38% | -37% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.