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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was revealed 23 months prior to the TG-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR100 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 TG-2 iHS EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Display resolution610k461kClearer display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR100 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
64
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $380