Olympus E-M1X vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M1X and Zeiss ZX1, one being 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-M1X (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 4 months later than the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1X grades versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X versus the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.