Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A7c

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZR1 was announced 12 years earlier than the A7c which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZR1 grades versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 against the A7c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and A7c.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will give you greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.