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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • Successor is Olympus E-3
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus E-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and E-1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR15 was released 8 years after the E-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the E-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus E-1

 EX-ZR15 E-1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2003Newer by 99 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k134kSharper screen (+327k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 E-1 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus E-1

 EX-ZR15 E-1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has proportions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus E-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the E-1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and E-1 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and E-1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR15 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Olympus E-1
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Olympus E-1 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (735 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus E-1
67
better than average battery (325 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather proofing
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-1 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus E-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus E-1
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus E-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2003-11-29
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 134 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 735g (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
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 325 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $1,700