Pentax K-x vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-x vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was brought out 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-x scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-x & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x vs Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-x vs the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-x because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.