Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 8 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides outer 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 SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.