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Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was released 10 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 grades against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Zeiss ZX1

 FE-5010 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZX1 FE-5010 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2009More modern by 118 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kClearer screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Zeiss ZX1

 FE-5010 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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-5010 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 versus the ZX1.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and ZX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
manual focus
megapixel count great (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count great (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (800 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
69
manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
megapixel count great (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (800g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus FE-5010Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 -