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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 4 months before the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR15 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TG-1 iHS EX-ZR15 
Display resolution610k461kSharper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR15 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
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good battery pack (325 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $399