Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was released 13 months later than the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX75 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 offers external measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FX75 against the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX75 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX75 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FX75 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.