Panasonic FH3 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH3 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH3 was announced 9 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH3 scores versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 against the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.