Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZR1 grades versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 vs the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and QX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.