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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus 7040

 EX-ZR15 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 7040 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus 7040

 EX-ZR15 7040 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with exterior 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 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the 7040.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and 7040.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (325 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
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great battery life (325 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus 7040
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called - mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $299