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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S7 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was announced 8 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-S7 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-S7

 TG-5 EX-S7 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 88 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-S7 TG-5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S7 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 vs the TG-5.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and TG-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than average (250g)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-21 2017-05-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VIII
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $449