Olympus E-500 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-500 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-500 was brought out 14 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-500 matches up vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-500 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-500 against the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and ZX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and ZX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail having its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.