Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W310

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZR1 matches up vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 versus the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and W310.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.