Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

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").

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.