Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was announced 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S31 grades vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S31 versus the ZR1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and ZR1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZR1 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S31 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.