Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-10

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was brought out 13 months after the XZ-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-100 scores against the XZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 versus the XZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and XZ-10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.