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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z280 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-Z280 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TG-6 EX-Z280 
RevealedMay 2019August 2009More recent by 118 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-Z280 TG-6 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the TG-6.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and TG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
62
lighter than average (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
great battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-31 2019-05-22
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 340 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $449