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Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH22 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was launched 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH22 scores versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FH22 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FH22

 ZX1 FH22 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2010Fresher by 106 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kCrisper screen (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Zeiss ZX1

 FH22 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 compared to the ZX1.

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
67
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
excellent MP (37MP)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
excellent MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Zeiss ZX1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2018-09-27
Body design 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 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 -