Olympus 8010 vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8010 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was brought out 9 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 8010 scores vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.