Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
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Below is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR300 was brought out within a month of the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| EX-ZR300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR300
| TG-1 iHS | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| EX-ZR300 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | May 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $329 | $399 |