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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 22 months before the TG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 TG-3 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 TG-3 EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedMarch 2014May 2012More modern by 22 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer measurements 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-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TG-3.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and TG-3.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR300 will be behind in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
36
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
58
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (330 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
71
 great battery pack (500 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
52
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing mic port
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
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 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $329 $350