Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic ZR1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 19 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 scores vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 has external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FX78 vs the ZR1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and ZR1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FX78 provides an advantage in sensor tech.