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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was manufactured 9 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S1 ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2009More modern by 116 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic S1

 ZR1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZR1

 S1 ZR1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the ZR1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZR1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (380 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-02-01 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,498 $280