Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 9 months later than the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.