Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 8 months later than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.