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Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2018
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Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-810 and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-810 grades versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TG-810 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Olympus TG-810

 ZX1 TG-810 
RevealedSeptember 2018August 2011Newer by 86 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k920kSharper screen (+1845k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Zeiss ZX1

 TG-810 ZX1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 against the ZX1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ZX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count amazing (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (800 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34")
MP count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (800g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Zeiss ZX1
 Olympus TG-810Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Olympus Zeiss
Model type Olympus TG-810 Zeiss ZX1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2018-09-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 255
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 220 shots -
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $428 -