Olympus SZ-11 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-11 and the Casio Exilim EX-ZS10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-11 was introduced in July 2011 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-11 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • [] 0k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-11
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-11

      Olympus SZ-11
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-11 over Casio Exilim EX-ZS10.

      Olympus SZ-11 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 0k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs []
      AF-Area Metering vs

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      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus FE-4030
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Canon D30
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Olympus TG-860
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SD990 IS
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      1/1.7-inch

      14.7 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      Casio EX-ZS10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 over Olympus SZ-11.

      Olympus SZ-11 vs Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Weighted Metering vs

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      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-11 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-11 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot0k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-11 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 has a [] screen with 0k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-11 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-11 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus SZ-11

      Olympus SZ-11 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-11 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-11 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-11, and up to [] on Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. Olympus SZ-11 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.30 m @ ISO 1600 on Olympus SZ-11..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-11 body has dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57") and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 body has dimensions of 103 x 59 x 20 mm (4.06 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Olympus SZ-11 weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 weighs [].

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      Olympus SZ-11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      BAD
      17
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-11 and Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and give them scores of 53 and 39 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      39

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      41
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      BAD
      18
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 0k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-11

      Casio Exilim EX-ZS10

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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