Panasonic S1 vs Zeiss ZX1
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Portability
67 Imaging
79 Features
62 Overall
72
67 Imaging
79 Features
62 Overall
72
Panasonic S1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
Zeiss ZX1
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(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
- Launched September 2018
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 grades vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Zeiss ZX1
| S1 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic S1
| ZX1 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 4.34" |  | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.14") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 2100k | Crisper screen (+665k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Zeiss ZX1
| S1 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2019 |  | September 2018 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 against the ZX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and ZX1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Zeiss ZX1 to show greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
bad battery (380 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is great (37MP)
great max aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (800 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 shots)
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (800g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Zeiss |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2-22 |
| Number of lenses | 30 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 4.34" |
| Display resolution | 2,100k dots | 2,765k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 6,221k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 95 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3333 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Price at release | $2,498 | - |
