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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 18 months prior to the ZS10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZR1 matches up versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZR1 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 ZS10 ZR1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS10

 ZR1 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 against the ZS10.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and ZS10.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-ZX1 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-27 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $350