Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 20 months before the TG-850 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.