Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR1 was brought out 3 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR1 grades against the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 versus the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and GX-1L.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZR1 will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZR1 will have an edge in sensor tech.