Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 1

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 3 years before the 1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus 1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the 1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and 1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and 1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-H30 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.