Panasonic FP8 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP8 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was revealed 10 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 grades versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 against the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will render greater detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.