Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Introduced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 4 months before the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR1000 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
XZ-10 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR1000 | XZ-10 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the XZ-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and XZ-10.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-25 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $572 | $428 |