Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 13 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 provides an advantage in sensor technology.