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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 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-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 grades against the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z280 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-5 EX-Z280 
ReleasedMay 2017August 2009More modern by 93 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z280 TG-5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 against the TG-5.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and TG-5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $449