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Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was launched 7 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH8 grades versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FH8 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZX1 FH8 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2012Fresher by 81 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Zeiss ZX1

 FH8 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 compared to the ZX1.

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH8 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography advice
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
86
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (123g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Zeiss
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Zeiss ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123g (0.27 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 -