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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus XZ-10

 EX-ZR15 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 XZ-10 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-10

 EX-ZR15 XZ-10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
67
good battery pack (325 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (221g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus Stylus XZ-10
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