Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z280 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-Z280 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-Z280
TG-2 iHS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 115k | Crisper screen (+495k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
EX-Z280 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 and the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TG-2 iHS.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z280 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-80 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $380 |