Olympus E-PL2 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was launched 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL2 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 and the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and ZX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and ZX1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.