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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZR1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was introduced 7 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX10 matches up versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 LX10 ZR1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016July 2009Newer by 88 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic LX10

 ZR1 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZR1

 LX10 ZR1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 against the ZR1.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and ZR1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (310g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
75
lighter than others in class (310 grams)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 shots)
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
38
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (310g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called Lumix DMC-LX15 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-09-19 2009-07-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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