Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Announced January 2011
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Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was announced 12 months later than the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus XZ-1
| EX-ZR15 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| XZ-1 | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-1
| EX-ZR15 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the XZ-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and XZ-1.
Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR15 will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 shots | 320 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $567 |
