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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was released 12 months after the ZR1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ40 grades vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FZ40 ZR1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FZ40

 ZR1 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZR1

 FZ40 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ40 compared to the ZR1.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and ZR1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and ZR1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ40 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (494g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (494g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (494g)
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $420 $280