Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 8000

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 2 years after the 8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the 8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and 8000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.