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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 13 months later than the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 TG-610 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-610

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the TG-610.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and TG-610.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
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 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III 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 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 176g (0.39 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 shots 210 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $249 $223