Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX350

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR1 matches up against the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 has got physical dimensions 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 against the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and HX350.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.