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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 23 months before the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR100 SZ-15 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SZ-15 EX-ZR100 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR100 SZ-15 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the SZ-15.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography details
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $200