Olympus E-410 vs Zeiss ZX1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-410 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was unveiled 12 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-410 matches up against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-410 compared to the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and ZX1 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and ZX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.