Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed December 2009
- Updated by Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the X1 scores against the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Panasonic ZS100
| X1 | ZS100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica X1
| ZS100 | X1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | December 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS100
| X1 | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica X1 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X1 vs the ZS100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and ZS100 is 89 and 87 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and ZS100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
| Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica X1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-12-18 | 2016-01-05 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 30cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 9.9 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 306g (0.67 lb) | 312g (0.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,495 | $700 |