Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1
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Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus 1
(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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Let's look much closer at the Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1s (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 1s (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe 1s was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1s grades vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Zeiss ZX1
| 1s | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus 1s
| ZX1 | 1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | April 2015 | More recent by 42 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 4.34" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 1s and Zeiss ZX1
| 1s | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1s versus the ZX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.
Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and ZX1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1s using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1s | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Zeiss |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1s | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 6,221 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $699 | - |