Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-ZR10 was released 15 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SZ-12
EX-ZR10 | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-ZR10
SZ-12 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | September 2010 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-12
EX-ZR10 | SZ-12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the SZ-12.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SZ-12.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | - | 220 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-110 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $190 | $350 |