Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus XZ-10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 4 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys 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 XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the XZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and XZ-10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor technology.