Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 8 months after the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 provides an edge in sensor tech.