Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus E-3

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus E-3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and E-3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 2 years after the E-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the E-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Olympus E-3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus E-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 and the E-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and E-3 is 96 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and E-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.