Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus E-M10

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus E-M10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty similar but the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 22 months before the E-M10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the E-M10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the E-M10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and E-M10 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and E-M10.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR300 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.