Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony WX350

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was manufactured 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 scores vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 vs the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and WX350.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.