Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 5 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-100 grades versus the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 vs the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and 7000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and 7000.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.