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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-860
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the TG-860 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus TG-860

 EX-Z400 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TG-860 EX-Z400 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus TG-860

 EX-Z400 TG-860 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the TG-860.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and TG-860.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus TG-860
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 224 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $279