Olympus E-M10 IV vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 23 months later than the ZX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores against the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and ZX1 is 81 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and ZX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.