Zeiss ZX1 has a
37.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Leica Q3 has a
60.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Maestro IV processor.
Leica Q3's sensor provides 23MP more than Zeiss ZX1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Leica Q3's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.
Below you can see the ZX1 and Q3 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Zeiss ZX1 and Leica Q3 Cameras
Zeiss ZX1 and Leica Q3 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Zeiss ZX1 has 24% larger pixel area compared to Leica Q3, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Zeiss ZX1
or the
Leica Q3 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
