Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The ZR1 was released 9 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZR1 grades vs the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 vs the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and RX10 IV is 94 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.