Panasonic ZS50 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS50 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS50 scores vs the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 against the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and ZX1.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.