Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Zeiss. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the ZX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and ZX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.