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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 2 months later than the TG-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR800 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k610kSharper display (+312k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TG-2 iHS EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-ZR800 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 features external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $380