Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the XS1 matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XS1 compared to the ZR1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZR1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent XS1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.