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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 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-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-870 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z400 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-Z400

 TG-870 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z400 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the TG-870.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and TG-870.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
good battery power (300 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus TG-870
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 - 300 shots
Battery style - 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 recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $280