Panasonic LX10 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LX10 versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX10 was unveiled 24 months before the ZX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX10 grades versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX10 provides external measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX10 against the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.