Olympus E-600 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was announced 10 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 matches up against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-600 and the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and ZX1 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and ZX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.