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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H10 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was announced 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H10 scores vs the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H10 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-H10

 TG-2 iHS EX-H10 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H10 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H10 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-06-11 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $380