Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H10 matches up vs the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and XZ-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H10 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.