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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 6 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR100

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS EX-ZR100 
Display resolution1030k461kClearer display (+569k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR100 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the TG-820 iHS.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
26
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (204g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
63
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
43
 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
33
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (204 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection 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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $500