Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS10

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.