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Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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 FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was manufactured 8 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH25 matches up against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FH25 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FH25

 ZX1 FH25 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011Fresher by 94 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Zeiss ZX1

 FH25 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 against the ZX1.

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and ZX1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
has manual focus
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Zeiss ZX1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 720p (24 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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 Overall 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
Battery life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 -