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Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-10 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-10 scores vs the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Zeiss ZX1

 SZ-10 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ZX1 SZ-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2011Newer by 92 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k460kSharper display (+2305k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1

 SZ-10 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 against the ZX1.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ZX1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (215g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (800 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus SZ-10Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Zeiss
Model Olympus SZ-10 Zeiss ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2-22
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 -