Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony WX80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZR1 matches up vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got external 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 compared to the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WX80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.