Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS25 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS25 scores against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Zeiss ZX1
| FS25 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic FS25
| ZX1 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2018 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 117 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 4.34" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+2535k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Zeiss ZX1
| FS25 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 vs the ZX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and ZX1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail having an extra 25MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Zeiss |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 4.34 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 2,765k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 148g (0.33 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $230 | - |
