Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus 1s

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the EX-ZR400 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 3 years before the 1s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outer measurements 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 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the 1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and 1s is 92 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and 1s.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR400 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR400 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.