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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 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-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 TG-310 EX-ZR700 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the TG-310.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
51
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
71
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
52
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (222g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 470 images 150 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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