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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR1000 TG-610 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 TG-610 EX-ZR1000 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR1000 TG-610 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (255 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (255g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus TG-610
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