Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(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
- Revealed September 2018
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Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-860 and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-860 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-860 matches up vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Zeiss ZX1
| TG-860 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-860
| ZX1 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2018 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 44 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 4.34" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+2305k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Zeiss ZX1
| TG-860 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 compared to the ZX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and ZX1.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail because of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-860 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Zeiss |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2018-09-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 4.34" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 2,765k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | 512GB internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $279 | - |
