Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony TF1

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was introduced 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZR1 grades versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides outer 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) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZR1 and the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and TF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.