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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 15 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR10 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SP-620 UZ EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR10 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $199