Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus 8000

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 3 years after the 8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and 8000.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.