Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The ZR1 was brought out 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZR1 grades vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the RX1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.