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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(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
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 19 months prior to the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR10 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TG-1 iHS EX-ZR10 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution610k461kCrisper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR10 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $399