Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released 8 months prior to the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FH100 grades against the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.