Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor dimensions.

The EX-100 was brought out 3 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-100
XZ-1 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus XZ-1
EX-100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and XZ-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and XZ-1.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-06 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389g (0.86 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $567 |