Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-860

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the TG-860 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Olympus TG-860 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the TG-860.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TG-860.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.