Panasonic ZR1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 10 months before the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZR1 matches up against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZR1 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 versus the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and ZS5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZR1 will be behind in sensor innovation.