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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TG-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-G1 matches up against the TG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-G1 TG-3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-G1

 TG-3 EX-G1 
IntroducedMarch 2014November 2009Newer by 53 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-G1 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 provides outer dimensions 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-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-G1 vs the TG-3.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and TG-3.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography features
23
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
54
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
56
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor 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-3
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-11-18 2014-03-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support 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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-800 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $61 $350