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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 5 months prior to the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S620 grades against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S620 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S620

 ZR1 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR1

 S620 ZR1 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S620 vs the ZR1.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $37 $280