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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 10 months later than the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-810

 EX-ZR300 TG-810 
RevealedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TG-810 EX-ZR300 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-810

 EX-ZR300 TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the TG-810.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and TG-810.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-810
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus TG-810
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus TG-810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 500 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $428