Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Announced July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
EX-ZR1000 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR1000
SP-810 UZ | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
EX-ZR1000 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-25 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $572 | $280 |