Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus E-M1X

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus E-M1X, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and E-M1X (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 8 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the E-M1X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the E-M1X.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and E-M1X is 92 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.