Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was manufactured 5 months before the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L19 scores vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L19 versus the ZR1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and ZR1.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.