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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase 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-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
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-100 was released 8 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-100 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k610kCrisper display (+312k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-100

 TG-2 iHS EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-100 TG-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 offers 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and TG-2 iHS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger EX-100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
42
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (390 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-06 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $572 $380