Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Casio EX-ZR400 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 January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
EX-ZR400 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer 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 | |||
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Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
EX-ZR400 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |