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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was released 4 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-S5 grades against the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-S5 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-S5

 TG-1 iHS EX-S5 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k115kSharper screen (+495k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-S5 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and TG-1 iHS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-05-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LI90B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $399