Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
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Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZR1 was launched 3 months after the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZR1 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony H20
| ZR1 | H20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZR1
| H20 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony H20
| ZR1 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 features physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 against the H20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and H20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZR1 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $280 | $249 |