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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed within a month of the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS EX-ZR15 
Display resolution1030k461kClearer display (+569k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the TG-820 iHS.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
26
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (325 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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 better than average battery power (325 per charge)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 weather proof
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (325 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone support
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 325 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $500