Samsung TL205 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung TL205 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TL205 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TL205 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TL205 was launched 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL205 scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL205 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL205 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL205 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 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).

Check out the Samsung TL205 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TL205 versus the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL205 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL205 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL205 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL205 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.