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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Released May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was released 9 months after the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TG-1 iHS EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution610k461kClearer screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competitors (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
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 format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $399