Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZR1 grades vs the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 versus the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.