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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR700

          

          

            
 TG-850 iHS EX-ZR700 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR700 TG-850 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the TG-850 iHS.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
43
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
50
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
50
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
70
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
51
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
49
 decently wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
34
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
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 25-450mm (18.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 470 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
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