Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZR1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZR1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was released 9 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1R grades versus the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S1R compared to the ZR1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and ZR1 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZR1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.