Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 1s

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 1s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and 1s (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 7 years prior to the 1s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z270 grades vs the 1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z270 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 and the 1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and 1s is 96 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and 1s.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 1s will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.