Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony A65

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A65 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZR1 scores against the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 versus the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and A65.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.