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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 19 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-ZR800 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TG-820 iHS EX-ZR800 
Screen resolution1030k922kClearer screen (+108k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-ZR800 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 features 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 sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and TG-820 iHS is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
74
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $429 $500