Olympus XZ-10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Zeiss. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the XZ-10 grades vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 against the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and ZX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve extra detail having an extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.