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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 months after the TG-310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-ZR100 TG-310 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TG-310 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-ZR100 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the TG-310.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
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lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $0