Olympus SP-610UZ vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and ZX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will render extra detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.