Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 13 months after the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and ZR1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZR1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.