Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 13 months before the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the SZ-15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.