Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor technology.