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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was revealed 8 months after the 7000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus 7000

 EX-Z280 7000 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Casio EX-Z280

 7000 EX-Z280 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 7000

 EX-Z280 7000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with 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 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the 7000.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and 7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and 7000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z280 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
56
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus 7000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 172 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $280