Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 18 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external 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 SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and SP-600 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge in sensor tech.