Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1/Panasonic-ZR1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched June 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX100 III
- Successor is Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
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.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony RX100 IV
ZR1 | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic ZR1
RX100 IV | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 71 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony RX100 IV
ZR1 | RX100 IV | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and RX100 IV is 94 and 89 respectively.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 16.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $280 | $898 |