Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS1

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was introduced 5 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 scores versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 provides outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer LX100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.