Olympus FE-5020 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5020 was revealed 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-5020 against the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and ZX1.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide more detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.