Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2018 |  | January 2016 | Fresher by 33 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 4.34" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 1040k | Sharper 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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and ZX1 is 87 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Zeiss 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 | - |
