Panasonic FP7 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was manufactured 8 years before the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP7 matches up against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 and the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and ZX1.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.