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Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

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.

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The 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.

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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 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2015More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k460kClearer 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
focusing manually
amazing MP (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing MP (37 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inch)
amazing MP (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging factors
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Zeiss 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 -