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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 10 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H15 grades vs the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-H15 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-H15

 TG-6 EX-H15 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2010Fresher by 114 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-H15 TG-6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 against the TG-6.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and TG-6.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $449