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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 16 months before the TG-850 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-ZR1000 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TG-850 iHS EX-ZR1000 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-ZR1000 TG-850 iHS 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
33
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-25 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $250