Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic ZR1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very comparable but the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G1 grades versus the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 and the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and ZR1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and ZR1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The G1 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.