Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled within a month of the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.