Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZR1

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was announced 8 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX9 grades against the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 against the ZR1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZR1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and ZR1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.