Leica Q-P vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica Q-P versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q-P was released 2 months after the ZX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Q-P matches up versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q-P and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Leica Q-P versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Q-P vs the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Zeiss ZX1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.