Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 19 months later than the Tough-3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the Tough-3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.