Panasonic ZR1 vs Samsung NX11

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The ZR1 was introduced 17 months before the NX11 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZR1 matches up vs the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZR1 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZR1 versus the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and NX11 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX11 will resolve more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.