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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8000
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 15 months later than the 8000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus 8000

 EX-ZR10 8000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2009Fresher by 15 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 8000 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus 8000

 EX-ZR10 8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the 8000.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and 8000.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Olympus 8000 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus 8000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $380