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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus 7000

 EX-ZR100 7000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 7000 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 7000

 EX-ZR100 7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the 7000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and 7000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 7000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also Known as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 172 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $280