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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 10 months before the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-ZR10 SZ-11 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ-11 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-ZR10 SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside 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 SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the SZ-11.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2011-07-27
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $253