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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the TG-3 which is quite a big gap 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-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-S5 TG-3 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-S5

 TG-3 EX-S5 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-S5 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 vs the TG-3.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and TG-3 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and TG-3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography features
Olympus TG-3 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography advice
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (330 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery (330 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2014-03-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $350