Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZR1

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZR1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the LX100 II matches up vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II has outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II against the ZR1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and ZR1 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will render greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger LX100 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.