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Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Released September 2018
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released about the same time to the ZX1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX100 II matches up against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Zeiss ZX1

 LX100 II ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 ZX1 LX100 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1240kCrisper screen (+1525k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Zeiss ZX1

 LX100 II ZX1 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2018Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX100 II versus the ZX1.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
87
focusing manually
resolution is high (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
71
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery (340 shots)
has no phase detect AF
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
78
good battery (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is high (37 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
70
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
resolution is high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
37
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
31
fast max aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (800g)
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Zeiss ZX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-08-22 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 37MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $998 -