Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-4

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 14 months before the TG-4 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-100 scores vs the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 against the TG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and TG-4 is 83 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.