Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-100 scores versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-100 and Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 versus the SZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and SZ-10 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.