As well as being compared against other travel zooms, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 is also often compared to pro digicams, mirrorless, super zooms and compacts. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Powershot S100 and the ELPH 300 HS) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-LX5 and the Lumix DMC-ZR3)

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR1 compared to other travel zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs compact 104x59x33 mm), is thinner (1" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (158 g vs 213 g) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 4 seconds).

However, on average it has slightly less zoom (8x vs 12x), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and is older (july, 2009 vs january, 2011).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
6 months newer
$298

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR3 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR3 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second

common strengths of the DMC-ZR3 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Light weight: 159 g vs 158 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the DMC-ZR3 vs the DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
6 months newer
$361

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Has a GPS
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 218 g vs 158 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-ZR1

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
1 year newer
$149 - $200

Significant advantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FH25 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm

common strengths of the DMC-FH25 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x56x27 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Light weight: 135 g vs 158 g
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FH25 vs the DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
6 months older

Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 103x60x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 229 g vs 158 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1"

common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZR1

  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-ZR1

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200
1 year newer
$229

Significant advantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 961k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly more zoom: 14x vs 8x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the S8200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 104x59x33 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 213 g vs 158 g
  • Significantly thicker: 1.3" vs 1"

common strengths of the S8200 and DMC-ZR1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200
2 years newer
$177 - $223

Significant advantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the S6200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 3 cm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 4 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S6200 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 93x58x26 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Light weight: 160 g vs 158 g
  • Thin: 1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR1 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs mid size 112x76x48 mm), is thinner (1" vs 1.7"), is slightly lighter (158 g vs 350 g) and significantly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.0), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 614k dots).

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
2 years newer
$356 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the S100 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Light weight: 198 g vs 158 g
  • Thin: 1.1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
1 year newer
$339

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • None found

common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-ZR1

Samsung TL500

Samsung TL500
6 months newer

Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly heavier: 386 g vs 158 g
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Much shorter max exposures: 16 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the TL500 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 114x63x29 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Thin: 1.1" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
2 years newer
$599

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Larger: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 350 g vs 158 g

common strengths of the X10 and DMC-ZR1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
1 year newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 401 g vs 158 g
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G12 and DMC-ZR1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1
1 year newer
$499 - $500

Significant advantages of the XZ-1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the XZ-1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the XZ-1 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Mid size 110x64x42 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Olympus XZ-1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR1 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is slightly smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs mid size 116x68x39 mm), is thinner (1" vs 1.5"), is significantly lighter (158 g vs 318 g) and slightly longer exposures (60 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,200 fps) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 15.8 MP).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
2 years newer
$643 - $1,125 (body only)
$731 - $964 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Shoots RAW

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Larger: Mid size 116x68x39 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly heavier: 318 g vs 158 g

common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and DMC-ZR1

  • Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the DMC-GX1 vs the DMC-ZR1

Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1
2 years newer
$547 10-30mm lens

Significant advantages of the J1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,200 fps vs None
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the J1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Heavier: 277 g vs 158 g
  • Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the J1 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Compact 106x61x29 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Thin: 1.2" vs 1"
  • Light weight: 277 g vs 158 g
arrow Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR1 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 28 mm), is much smaller (compact 98x55x26 mm vs large 131x97x126 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP), is thinner (1" vs 3.9") and is much lighter (158 g vs 528 g).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/2.8), has much less zoom (8x vs 24x), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950
1 year newer
$153 - $159

Significant advantages of the S2950 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Can create panoramas in-camera
  • Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S2950 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.2" vs 1"

common strengths of the S2950 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 110x73x81 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Light weight: 437 g vs 158 g
  • Thin: 3.2" vs 1"
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
2 years newer
$438 - $500

Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much more zoom: 30x vs 8x
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger: Large 131x97x126 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Much thicker: 5" vs 1"
  • Much heavier: 687 g vs 158 g

common strengths of the HS30 EXR and DMC-ZR1

  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
2 years newer
$495 - $500

Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 8x
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x82x92 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Much heavier: 528 g vs 158 g
  • Much thicker: 3.6" vs 1"

common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-ZR1

  • Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds
arrow Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-ZR1

Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90
5 months older

Significant advantages of the P90 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly more zoom: 24x vs 8x
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the P90 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 83x114x99 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.9" vs 1"
  • Significantly heavier: 400 g vs 158 g

common strengths of the P90 and DMC-ZR1

  • Light weight: 400 g vs 158 g
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P90 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Kodak EasyShare P712

Kodak EasyShare P712
3 years older

Significant advantages of the P712 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Shoots RAW
  • Supports an external flash

Significant disadvantages of the P712 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 108x84x72 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm

common strengths of the P712 and DMC-ZR1

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 108x84x72 mm vs Compact 98x55x26 mm
  • Thin: 2.8" vs 1"
  • Light weight: 440 g vs 158 g
arrow Compare the Kodak EasyShare P712 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-ZR1 compared to compact competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 35 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 8 MP), significantly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1600 of a second).

However, on average it has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), is slightly larger (compact 98x55x26 mm vs super compact 102x56x19 mm), doesn't record movies in 24p, is older (july, 2009 vs november, 2009) and is thicker (1" vs 0.8").

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$148 - $179

Significant advantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.3
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the 300 HS (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the 300 HS and DMC-ZR1

  • Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 25 mm
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Casio Exilim EX-G1

Casio Exilim EX-G1
3 months newer
$190

Significant advantages of the EX-G1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner: 0.8" vs 1"

Significant disadvantages of the EX-G1 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 25 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.9 vs f/3.3

common strengths of the EX-G1 and DMC-ZR1

  • None found
arrow Compare the Casio Exilim EX-G1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200
1 year newer
$147

Significant advantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3

Significant disadvantages of the A2200 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 60 seconds

common strengths of the A2200 and DMC-ZR1

  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A2200 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Canon PowerShot SD790 IS

Canon PowerShot SD790 IS
1 year older

Significant advantages of the SD790 IS (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.3
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the SD790 IS (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 25 mm
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO
  • Heavier: 195 g vs 158 g

common strengths of the SD790 IS and DMC-ZR1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SD790 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Samsung ST6500

Samsung ST6500
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the ST6500 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 819k dots vs 230k dots
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Has a touch screen

Significant disadvantages of the ST6500 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the ST6500 and DMC-ZR1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens, Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 3 cm
arrow Compare the Samsung ST6500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1

Nikon Coolpix S51

Nikon Coolpix S51
1 year older

Significant advantages of the S51 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the S51 (vs the DMC-ZR1)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 25 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Significantly smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm

common strengths of the S51 and DMC-ZR1

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix S51 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1