Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FX700 was released 15 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX700 grades versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 versus the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and ZS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX700 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FX700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.