Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic ZR1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G10 versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G10 was brought out 13 months after the ZR1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the G10 grades versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G10 versus the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and ZR1 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and ZR1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The G10 provides the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent G10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.