Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the L10 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The L10 was announced 19 months prior to the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L10 grades vs the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic L10 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic L10 has exterior measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L10 and the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L10 and ZR1 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L10 and ZR1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZR1 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.