Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZR3

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was revealed 6 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZR1 scores vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 and the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and ZR3.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.