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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 4 months earlier than the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR700 SZ-15 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SZ-15 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR700 SZ-15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the SZ-15.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
71
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $200