Panasonic ZS40 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS40 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS40 was announced 5 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS40 grades versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS40 features outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS40 versus the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS40 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS40 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.