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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
  • Announced September 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 9 months later than the VG-160 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the VG-160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 VG-160 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 VG-160 EX-ZR1000 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 VG-160 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the VG-160.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and VG-160 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and VG-160.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
43
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
68
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 lighter than competition (125g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (165 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography features
70
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
 lighter than competition (125g)
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery (165 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
30
 decently wide (26mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-25 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 165 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $90