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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(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
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Sony S2000

 ZR1 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S2000 ZR1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Sony S2000

 ZR1 S2000 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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