Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was launched 5 months prior to the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR10 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR10
SZ-30MR | EX-ZR10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR10 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $190 | $279 |