Casio EX-S12 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 grades vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.