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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Launched August 2013
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P3
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced at a similar time to the E-P5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus E-P5

 EX-ZR800 E-P5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 E-P5 EX-ZR800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus E-P5

 EX-ZR800 E-P5 
LaunchedAugust 2013October 2013Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the E-P5.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and E-P5 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR800 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
74
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (420g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus E-P5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-08-07 2013-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 420 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 470 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $429 $389