Samsung TL500 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung TL500 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL500 (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TL500 (1/1.7") and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL500 was brought out 9 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL500 grades against the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL500 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL500 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL500 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL500 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TL500 against the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL500 and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL500 and ZX1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL500 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.