Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic ZR1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GF5 was revealed 2 years after the ZR1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF5 matches up versus the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF5 against the ZR1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and ZR1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and ZR1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The GF5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The younger GF5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.