Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 13 months later than the SZ-12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the SZ-12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.