Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2012
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In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-320
| EX-ZR15 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-ZR15
| TG-320 | EX-ZR15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-320
| EX-ZR15 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the TG-320.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and TG-320.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (325 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus TG-320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus TG-320 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 325 images | 150 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $0 |