Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was introduced 12 months prior to the XZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR15 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-ZR15
XZ-10 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR15 | XZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the XZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and XZ-10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $249 | $428 |