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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Released August 2013
Olympus 1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus 1

 EX-ZR800 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 1 EX-ZR800 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 1

 EX-ZR800 1 
LaunchedAugust 2013November 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 1 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Olympus 1 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Olympus 1 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Olympus 1
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Olympus 1
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus 1
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