Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZR1 scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony W610
| ZR1 | W610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic ZR1
| W610 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony W610
| ZR1 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outside 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZR1 compared to the W610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and W610.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W610 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine V | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $200 |