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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 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-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 7 months after the TG-610 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR100 TG-610 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TG-610 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR100 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the TG-610.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and TG-610.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III 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 rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $223