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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-ZR10 TG-3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TG-3 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedMarch 2014September 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-ZR10 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the TG-3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and TG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-20 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $190 $350