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Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was manufactured 10 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-620 scores versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Zeiss ZX1

 E-620 ZX1 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus E-620

 ZX1 E-620 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2009Fresher by 112 months
Display dimensions4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kCrisper display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Zeiss ZX1

 E-620 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 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).

Compare the Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-620 and the ZX1.

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and ZX1 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
87
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
71
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
65
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (800g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
MP count fantastic (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
18
can't record video
31
good max aperture (f2)
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Olympus E-620 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus E-620Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Olympus Zeiss
Model Olympus E-620 Zeiss ZX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-06 2018-09-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $799 -