Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was released 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF6 scores vs the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF6 versus the ZR1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and ZR1 is 87 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GF6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.