Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 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
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched February 2009
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZR1 was revealed 6 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZR1 scores vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony T900
ZR1 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic ZR1
T900 | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony T900
ZR1 | T900 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 features 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) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 and the T900.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and T900.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $300 |