Olympus SZ-11 vs Zeiss ZX1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 & Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-11 against the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.