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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 11 months later than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX75 scores against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FX75 ZR1 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Fresher by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZR1 FX75 

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR1

 FX75 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 vs the ZR1.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FX75 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
67
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $280