Olympus 1 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 1 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was announced 5 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 vs the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and ZX1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.