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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was introduced 22 months later than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-10 scores against the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-10 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-10

 TG-820 iHS EX-10 
Display resolution1030k922kSharper display (+108k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-10 TG-820 iHS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus TG-820 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 dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-10 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and TG-820 iHS is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-10 offers the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent EX-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
67
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (455 per charge)
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (384g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
38
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (384 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-10Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-14 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 384g (0.85 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $456 $500