Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-15

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the SZ-15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.