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Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-310 versus Zeiss ZX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-310 matches up against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TG-310 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-310

 ZX1 TG-310 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 94 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions4.34"2.7"Larger display (+1.64")
Display resolution2765k230kClearer display (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Zeiss ZX1

 TG-310 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 offers external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 versus the ZX1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you more detail having an extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
you can focus manually
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is great (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inch)
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus TG-310Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Olympus Zeiss
Model Olympus TG-310 Zeiss ZX1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 -