Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 6 months after the XZ-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-ZR100 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-ZR100
XZ-1 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus XZ-1
EX-ZR100 | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and XZ-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and XZ-1.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR100 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 275g (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $567 |