Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was released 4 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1 scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 against the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and ZR1 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and ZR1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The 1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher 1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.