Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| EX-ZR15 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR15
| XZ-2 iHS | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| EX-ZR15 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) | 346 grams (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 325 shots | 340 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $249 | $450 |
