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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 XZ-10 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 ZR1 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZR1

 XZ-10 ZR1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the ZR1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (221g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $280