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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-H15 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-H15

 TG-820 iHS EX-H15 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1030k461kClearer display (+569k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-H15 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus TG-820 iHS
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