Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.