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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(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 referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZR1 matches up versus the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony QX1

 ZR1 QX1 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 QX1 ZR1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2009Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony QX1

 ZR1 QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 versus the QX1.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
Sony QX1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
Travel photography with Sony QX1
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built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery life (440 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Sony Alpha QX1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2009-07-27 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $500