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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 7 months before the TG-3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the TG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-ZR800 TG-3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TG-3 EX-ZR800 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2013Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-ZR800 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 features external dimensions 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-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the TG-3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and TG-3.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery life (330 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 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 dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $429 $350