Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZR1 grades versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical dimensions 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZR1 versus the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.