Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.