Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-4

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements 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-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the TG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and TG-4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.