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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 9 months after the TG-320 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-320

 EX-ZR1000 TG-320 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TG-320 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-320

 EX-ZR1000 TG-320 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got external dimensions 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-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus TG-320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the TG-320.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-25 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos 150 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $572 $0