Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was brought out 7 months before the ZX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 grades versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 vs the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ZS80 will be behind in sensor tech.