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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-320

 EX-Z280 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-320 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-320

 EX-Z280 TG-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TG-320.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and TG-320.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-320 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $0