Ricoh CX5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Zeiss. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the CX5 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX5 was brought out 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CX5 matches up vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX5 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX5 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX5 and the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CX5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older CX5 will be behind in sensor technology.