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Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Released September 2018
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Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TG-610 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-610

 ZX1 TG-610 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 94 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k920kCrisper display (+1845k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Zeiss ZX1

 TG-610 ZX1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 and the ZX1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (37 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (800g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
fantastic megapixels (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus TG-610Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus TG-610 Zeiss ZX1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 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 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $223 -