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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 9 months after the SP-620 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR1000 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SP-620 UZ EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR1000 SP-620 UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and SP-620 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $199