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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was released 5 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z16 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-Z16

 TG-4 EX-Z16 
ReleasedApril 2015September 2010Newer by 55 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z16 TG-4 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outside measurements 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-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the TG-4.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and TG-4 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2015-04-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
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 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $100 $379