Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1
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![Olympus PEN-F front Olympus PEN-F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-F/Olympus-PEN-F-front.jpg)
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The PEN-F was manufactured 6 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up versus the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic ZR1
PEN-F | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 80 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus PEN-F
ZR1 | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F features outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F against the ZR1.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and ZR1 is 84 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and ZR1.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus PEN-F will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-F-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-27 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lbs) | 158 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $280 |