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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S7 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-S7 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-S7

 TG-2 iHS EX-S7 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-S7 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 against the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-21 2013-06-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $380