Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9100 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 vs the ZR1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S9100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.