Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 11 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features 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 XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.