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Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 9000 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 9000 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 9000 scores versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Zeiss ZX1

 9000 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus 9000

 ZX1 9000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018May 2009Fresher by 114 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Zeiss ZX1

 9000 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 and the ZX1.

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and ZX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 9000 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 25MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
86
has manual focus
high MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (225g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high MP (37MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
high MP (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Zeiss ZX1
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 -