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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZR1000 550WP 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 46 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 550WP EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-ZR1000 550WP 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the 550WP.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and 550WP is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and 550WP.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Olympus 550WP Vlogging features
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $572 $399