Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 8 months prior to the XZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR300 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-ZR300
XZ-10 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus XZ-10
EX-ZR300 | XZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and XZ-10.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $428 |