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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was launched 4 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR1 scores vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic ZS25

 ZR1 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Panasonic ZR1

 ZS25 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS25

 ZR1 ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys physical dimensions 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 vs the ZS25.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and ZS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (193g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-27 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $300