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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was released 13 months after the ZR1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZR1

 SX130 IS ZR1 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ZR1 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZR1

 SX130 IS ZR1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has 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).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the ZR1.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ZR1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZR1
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $280