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Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Leica X1
(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
Panasonic ZS100
(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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Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

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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The X1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

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 
IntroducedJanuary 2016December 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS100

 X1 ZS100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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.

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and ZS100 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (306g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography information
59
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than others in class (312g)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
44
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (312g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Leica X1 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica X1Panasonic 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