Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 17 months prior to the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external measurements 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 SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the SZ-15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and SZ-15.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.