Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was introduced 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-H15 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-H15
TG-820 iHS | EX-H15 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+569k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
EX-H15 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and TG-820 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 1,030k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $500 |