Olympus FE-3010 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 10 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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 FE-3010 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the ZX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and ZX1 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and ZX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.