Panasonic FH5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH5 matches up vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and ZX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail using its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.