Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close but the P330 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 matches up versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and ZR1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The P330 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern P330 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.