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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was announced 6 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZR1 matches up versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Samsung NX1

 ZR1 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic ZR1

 NX1 ZR1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung NX1

 ZR1 NX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 features physical dimensions 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 Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 vs the NX1.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and NX1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and NX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
Street photography with Samsung NX1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competitors in class (550g)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (550 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung NX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Samsung NX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Samsung NX1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-27 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $1,500