Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was announced 3 years prior to the ZS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 matches up versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZR1 versus the ZS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and ZS15.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.