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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-820 iHS EX-Z280 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k115kCrisper display (+915k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and TG-820 iHS is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-50B
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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $500