Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2018 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 81 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 4.34" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Clearer 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Zeiss 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 | - |
