Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-ZR10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR10
TG-820 iHS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+569k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-ZR10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,030 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-110 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $190 | $500 |