Panasonic FH7 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH7 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was announced 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 against the ZX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and ZX1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you greater detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FH7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.