Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic ZS100

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 15 months prior to the ZS100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the X (Typ 113) scores vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the ZS100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and ZS100 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and ZS100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X (Typ 113) using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older X (Typ 113) will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.