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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the TG-870 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus TG-870

 EX-G1 TG-870 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-G1

 TG-870 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2009Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870

 EX-G1 TG-870 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 offers external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 vs the TG-870.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and TG-870 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and TG-870.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
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weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (154g)
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
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weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
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weather sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (154g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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great battery life (300 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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really wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
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wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (154g)
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really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-11-18 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $61 $280