Panasonic FP2 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FP2 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was released 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP2 scores vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP2 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.