Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 2 months before the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.