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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Olympus VR-320, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was brought out 18 months earlier than the VR-320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-Z2000 VR-320 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 VR-320 EX-Z2000 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-Z2000 VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the VR-320.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and VR-320.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography features
Olympus VR-320 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography information
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (152g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (158 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Olympus VR-320
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Olympus VR-320
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-110 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $179