Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR1 was manufactured 4 months later than the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZR1 grades versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 and the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and HX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will result in greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.