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Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The FH20 was released 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH20 matches up versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FH20 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FH20

 ZX1 FH20 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 106 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kSharper display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Zeiss ZX1

 FH20 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH20 against the ZX1.

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and ZX1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (800g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Zeiss
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Zeiss ZX1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 -