Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus SH-1

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 years before the SH-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the SH-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.