Fujifilm X70 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X70 vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 grades against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X70 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and ZX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.