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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 15 months earlier than the VR-340 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the VR-340 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus VR-340

 EX-ZR10 VR-340 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 VR-340 EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus VR-340

 EX-ZR10 VR-340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outer 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 VR-340 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the VR-340.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and VR-340.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus VR-340
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus VR-340
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 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 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 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 1 1
Cost at launch $190 $130