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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-ZR1000 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TG-850 iHS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
EX-ZR1000 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |