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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 9 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR100 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TG-1 iHS EX-ZR100 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution610k461kClearer screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR100 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $399