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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(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
Olympus FE-4000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-ZR15 FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FE-4000 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-ZR15 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competitors (136g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
relatively wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus FE-4000
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