Casio EX-Z16 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 9 years before the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and ZX1 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and ZX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve more detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.