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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Announced November 2009
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-G1 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-G1

 TG-1 iHS EX-G1 
RevealedMay 2012November 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-G1 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 and the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
23
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (154g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-11-18 2012-05-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $399