Panasonic FS7 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS7 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS7 grades against the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS7 against the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and ZX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.