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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Announced July 2011
Olympus XZ-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus XZ-1

 EX-ZR100 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 XZ-1 EX-ZR100 
Display resolution614k461kClearer display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus XZ-1

 EX-ZR100 XZ-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery (320 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (204g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
good battery (320 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (275g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (320 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (275g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus XZ-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus XZ-1
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