Olympus FE-4030 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Launched September 2018
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Its time to look much closer at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-4030 was launched 9 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores vs the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Zeiss ZX1
| FE-4030 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus FE-4030
| ZX1 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 106 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 4.34" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1.64") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+2535k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Zeiss ZX1
| FE-4030 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 vs the ZX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and ZX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Zeiss |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.34" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $130 | - |