Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZR1
GX8 | ZR1 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 73 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic GX8
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-07-16 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) | 158 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 806 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $898 | $280 |