Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.