Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below is a extensive review of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.