Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus XZ-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 17 months after the XZ-1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and XZ-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and XZ-1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR300 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 should have an edge in sensor technology.