Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus FE-4000

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was revealed 3 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the FE-4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and FE-4000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.