Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was announced 2 years after the 8010 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus 8010
EX-ZR300 | 8010 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Casio EX-ZR300
8010 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 8010
EX-ZR300 | 8010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the 8010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and 8010.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2010-02-02 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $600 |