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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR300 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TG-2 iHS EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution610k461kClearer display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR300 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-22 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type 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 OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $380