Leica X1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here is a extended overview of the Leica X1 versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the X1 matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 provides external 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 Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Leica X1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X1 against the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.