Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS30

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZR1 matches up versus the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got exterior 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 ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.