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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3, one is 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-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 3 years before the TG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-3 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 TG-3 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features exterior 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-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TG-3.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and TG-3.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
37
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
67
 great battery power (325 CIPA)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
 great battery life (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 great battery power (325 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
56
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-09 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $350