Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR1 matches up against the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony A230
| ZR1 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic ZR1
| A230 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony A230
| ZR1 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical measurements 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 A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 against the A230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and A230.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZR1 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-07-27 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.10 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 490 gr (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $569 |