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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured about the same time to the VG-160 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VG-160 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 VG-160 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the VG-160.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and VG-160.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
56
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery (325 shots)
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
26
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (165 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
67
 great battery (325 shots)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery pack (165 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
49
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery (325 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 really wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (165 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
30
 really wide (26mm)
 provides face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 165 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $90