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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Revealed November 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
  • Launched June 2013
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was brought out 5 months after the TG-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-10 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-10 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-10

 TG-2 iHS EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-10 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2013Similar age
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 enjoys exterior 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and TG-2 iHS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-10 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (455 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
65
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (455 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-10Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-14 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $456 $380