Olympus 6020 vs Zeiss ZX1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 6020 was brought out 9 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6020 scores versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6020 versus the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.