Olympus TG-6 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-6 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Zeiss. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was launched 8 months later than the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-6 matches up against the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and ZX1.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 25MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.