Panasonic G100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 22 months after the ZX1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G100 grades versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 vs the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and ZX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.