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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-100 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-100 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-100

 TG-820 iHS EX-100 
Screen resolution1030k922kCrisper screen (+108k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-100 TG-820 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 against the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and TG-820 iHS is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-100 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent EX-100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
63
great battery power (390 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $500