Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very close but the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 8 years prior to the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up vs the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the E-M10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and E-M10 IV is 92 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and E-M10 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR400 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.