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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was brought out 7 years prior to the TG-860 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 grades against the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus TG-860

 EX-S5 TG-860 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-S5

 TG-860 EX-S5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-860

 EX-S5 TG-860 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S5 has outer measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S5 against the TG-860.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and TG-860 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and TG-860.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-860
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD 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 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $279