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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively close but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR1 was revealed 3 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZR1 grades vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 ZR1 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 ZS1 ZR1 

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS1

 ZR1 ZS1 
LaunchedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 vs the ZS1.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and ZS1.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZR1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $0