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Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
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
  • Released September 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 6010 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 6010 was announced 10 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 scores against the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Zeiss ZX1

 6010 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus 6010

 ZX1 6010 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2009Newer by 111 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Zeiss ZX1

 6010 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 against the ZX1.

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and ZX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6010 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (800g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count high (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition (800g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Zeiss ZX1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 4.34"
Display resolution 230k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 -