Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 15 months after the SP-810 UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers external 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-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SP-810 UZ is 90 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.