Panasonic FS15 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.