Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as X-925

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was launched 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the FE-4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus FE-4000
EX-ZR15 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-ZR15
FE-4000 | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-4000
EX-ZR15 | FE-4000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the FE-4000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and FE-4000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Other name | - | X-925 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 176g (0.39 pounds) | 136g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 325 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-110 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $249 | $130 |