Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L610 grades versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L610 and the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and ZR1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger L610 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.