Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 scores versus the ZS40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 provides external 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 ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 and the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and ZS40.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.