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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 2 years after the 7030 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus 7030

 EX-ZR300 7030 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 7030 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 7030

 EX-ZR300 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside measurements 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 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the 7030.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 7030
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $329 $179