Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000
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35 Features
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZR1 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZR1 matches up vs the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony S2000
ZR1 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZR1
S2000 | ZR1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony S2000
ZR1 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZR1 versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 against the S2000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and S2000.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZR1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $225 |