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Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The FS15 was launched 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS15 grades versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FS15 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FS15

 ZX1 FS15 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2009Newer by 118 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Zeiss ZX1

 FS15 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 and the ZX1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and ZX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (800 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
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