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Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Revealed June 2018
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Leica C-Lux and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the C-Lux (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was launched 3 months before the ZX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the C-Lux matches up versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Zeiss ZX1

 C-Lux ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Leica C-Lux

 ZX1 C-Lux 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1240kClearer screen (+1525k dot)

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Zeiss ZX1

 C-Lux ZX1 
LaunchedJune 2018September 2018Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux has outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the C-Lux versus the ZX1.

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and ZX1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
87
manual focus
great MP (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
71
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C-Lux
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
75
good battery life (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great MP (37MP)
fast max aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (800 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34")
great MP (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (800g)
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Leica C-Lux vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Zeiss ZX1
 Leica C-LuxZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Zeiss
Model type Leica C-Lux Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-06-10 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 370 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,050 -