Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 features physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.