Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 5 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ZR1 grades versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 versus the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.