Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.