Olympus E-M1 vs Zeiss ZX1

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1 grades against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 features external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 and the ZX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and ZX1 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will render extra detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.