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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 XS1 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZR1 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZR1

 XS1 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $280