Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZR1

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 6 months prior to the ZR1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX580 matches up versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 compared to the ZR1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and ZR1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.