Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 8 years before the ZX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and ZX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail using its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.