Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony W690

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 3 years before the W690 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZR1 matches up vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.