Panasonic LX100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX100 and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX100 scores versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX100 versus the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZX1 is 83 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and ZX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.