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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced within a month of the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm A170 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm A170

 ZR1 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm A170 ZR1 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the ZR1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and ZR1.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR1 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $280