Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 16 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has dimensions 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 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.