Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZR1 scores versus the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and HX400V.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.