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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 5 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 TG-5 EX-ZR1000 
RevealedMay 2017September 2012More recent by 56 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-5

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 TG-5 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical 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-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the TG-5.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-5 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-5.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
68
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 slow fps (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
70
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (255 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
 good battery life (340 shots)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
57
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (255g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-25 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VIII
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $572 $449