Leica X1 vs Nikon Z5

Below, we are contrasting the Leica X1 and Nikon Z5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was introduced 11 years before the Z5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X1 scores against the Z5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 & Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica X1 and Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X1 compared to the Z5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and Z5 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.