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Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 and Zeiss ZX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was launched 7 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TG-320 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-320

 ZX1 TG-320 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2012More recent by 81 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"2.7"Bigger screen (+1.64")
Screen resolution2765k230kSharper screen (+2535k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Zeiss ZX1

 TG-320 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 compared to the ZX1.

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and ZX1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (800 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
great max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (800g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus TG-320Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus TG-320 Zeiss ZX1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2018-09-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 4.34"
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
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 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 150 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 -