Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS and the ZR1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and ZR1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.