Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Launched September 2018

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z2000 was introduced 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Zeiss ZX1
EX-Z2000 | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Casio EX-Z2000
ZX1 | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 106 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 4.34" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
Screen resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+2304k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Zeiss ZX1
EX-Z2000 | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z2000 versus the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and ZX1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Zeiss |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2018-09-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7488 x 4992 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2-22 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 2,765k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | 512GB internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | - |