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Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS200
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic ZS100 and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS100 (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS100 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS100 matches up against the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Zeiss ZX1

 ZS100 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic ZS100

 ZX1 ZS100 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2016Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1040kSharper screen (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Zeiss ZX1

 ZS100 ZX1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 vs the ZX1.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and ZX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide greater detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ZS100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
86
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
70
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography details
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (800g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than others (800 grams)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Zeiss
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Zeiss ZX1
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.9 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 gr (0.69 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $700 -