Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and ZX1.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail with its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.