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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper display (+312k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-100
TG-2 iHS | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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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).
Check the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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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 |