Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") come with different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZR1 grades vs the RX100 VII in the way of 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-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 offers exterior 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 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 and the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be behind in sensor technology.