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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 17 months after the TG-610 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR300 TG-610 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TG-610 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR300 TG-610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the TG-610.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TG-610.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
71
great battery (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" 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 500 images 210 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $223