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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-2 iHS EX-Z280 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k115kCrisper screen (+495k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-Z280 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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
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