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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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 Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was announced 4 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ70 scores against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZR1

 FZ70 ZR1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZR1 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZR1

 FZ70 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions 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 FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZR1.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and ZR1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and ZR1.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (606 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (606g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
26
really wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (606g)
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-18 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $280