Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 18 months after the ZR1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1 scores versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1 and the ZR1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S1 will have an edge in sensor technology.