Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Launched November 2013
- Renewed by Olympus 1s

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

The EX-ZR800 was released 3 months earlier than the 1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus 1
EX-ZR800 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 1
EX-ZR800 | 1 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and 1.
All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-07 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $429 | $700 |