Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-310

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 21 months after the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TG-310.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-310 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-310.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.