Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was introduced 6 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S7 scores versus the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus TG-860
EX-S7 | TG-860 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-S7
TG-860 | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-860
EX-S7 | TG-860 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 vs the TG-860.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and TG-860.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-02-21 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic VII |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 224g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-80 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $140 | $279 |