Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus TG-3
EX-ZR100 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR100
TG-3 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 32 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-3
EX-ZR100 | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the TG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and TG-3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VII |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-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 rate | 40.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |