Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Released September 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
- Revealed February 2015
- New Model is Olympus TG-870
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z16 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TG-860 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z16 scores against the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus TG-860
| EX-Z16 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-Z16
| TG-860 | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 53 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus TG-860
| EX-Z16 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z16 and the TG-860.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and TG-860 is 99 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and TG-860.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-09-20 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | - | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 0 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 224g (0.49 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 | - | 300 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $100 | $279 |