Olympus 6010 vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.