Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 18 months earlier than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.