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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-1 iHS EX-Z280 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k115kSharper display (+495k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $399