Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 21 months after the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-610
EX-ZR1000 | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
TG-610 | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-610
EX-ZR1000 | TG-610 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the TG-610.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-610.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 210 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $572 | $223 |