Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the SP-610UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SP-610UZ is 90 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.