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Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FP5 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was brought out 8 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP5 grades vs the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FP5 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FP5

 ZX1 FP5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Zeiss ZX1

 FP5 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 versus the ZX1.

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and ZX1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (260 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
65
better than average battery (260 shots)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Zeiss
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-09-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 -