Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
81
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
81
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
Zeiss ZX1
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(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
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Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1R matches up versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Zeiss ZX1
| S1R | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic S1R
| ZX1 | S1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 4.34" |  | 3.2" | Larger display (+1.14") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 2100k | Clearer display (+665k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Zeiss ZX1
| S1R | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2019 |  | September 2018 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S1R and the ZX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography information
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (37MP)
good max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
megapixel count excellent (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Zeiss |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2-22 |
| Number of lenses | 30 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 2,765k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 6,221k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1020g (2.25 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
| 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 All around rating | 100 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 3525 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Retail cost | $3,698 | - |