Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZR1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZR1 grades vs the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 versus the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and RX100 IV is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and RX100 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.