Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was released 6 years after the ZR1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX8 grades vs the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 has outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 against the ZR1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and ZR1 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and ZR1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX8 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.