Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.