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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 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 SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 months after the SZ-15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR800 SZ-15 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SZ-15 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-ZR800 SZ-15 
LaunchedAugust 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has 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) while the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the SZ-15.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and SZ-15.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography details
74
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 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 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 250 gr (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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $429 $200