Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Zeiss. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 7 years earlier than the ZX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and ZX1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.