Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 vs Nikon Coolpix AW120

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      BrandPanasonicNikon
      ModelLumix DMC-ZR1Coolpix AW120
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix AW110
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix AW130
      MSRP$349.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.7 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      ProcessorVenus Engine V
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set Selectable
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 200 mm24 - 120 mm
      Optical Zoom8x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9f/2.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyOLED monitor
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps6.9 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range5.10 m5.20 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Exposure Metering ModesMultiMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Dimensions98 x 55 x 26 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 1.02")110 x 66 x 26 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 6.2 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.15 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Battery PackDMW-BCG10EN-EL12
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage50 MB329 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD /SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Nikon Coolpix AW120
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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