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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 3 years before the XZ-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus XZ-10

 EX-ZR10 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 XZ-10 EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-10

 EX-ZR10 XZ-10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the XZ-10.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and XZ-10.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (221g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
35
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $428