Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR10 was announced 4 months before the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 matches up versus the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-ZR10 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-ZR10
XZ-1 | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-1
EX-ZR10 | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and XZ-1.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR10 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 275g (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | $567 |