Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZR1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and ZR1 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and ZR1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.