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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S7 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 22 months prior to the TG-320 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S7 grades vs the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus TG-320

 EX-S7 TG-320 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-S7

 TG-320 EX-S7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-320

 EX-S7 TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the TG-320.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and TG-320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography details
Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-320
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus TG-320
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $0