Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 8000

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 4 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside 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 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 8000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the 8000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and 8000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.