Nikon S32 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S32 and Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S32 (1/3") and ZR1 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was brought out 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S32 scores vs the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S32 against the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and ZR1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S32 will offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.