Panasonic FS12 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS12 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The FS12 was manufactured 10 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS12 grades vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 against the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and ZX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.