Panasonic XS1 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic XS1 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The XS1 was brought out 6 years before the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XS1 scores against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 and Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XS1 vs the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and ZX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XS1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you more detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.