Ricoh G700SE vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh G700SE versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G700SE (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G700SE was unveiled 9 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the G700SE matches up against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G700SE and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Ricoh G700SE Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh G700SE provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G700SE against the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G700SE and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G700SE and ZX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G700SE with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail having an extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged G700SE will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.