Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Updated by Olympus TG-870

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was announced 6 years prior to the TG-860 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z35 matches up against the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Olympus TG-860
EX-Z35 | TG-860 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-Z35
TG-860 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Olympus TG-860
EX-Z35 | TG-860 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 versus Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the TG-860.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and TG-860.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $99 | $279 |