Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 11 months later than the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical dimensions 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 SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR15 should have an edge in sensor tech.