Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-12 was introduced 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Panasonic ZR1
SZ-12 | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus SZ-12
ZR1 | SZ-12 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic ZR1
SZ-12 | ZR1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 against the ZR1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and ZR1 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and ZR1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-12 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 220 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $280 |