Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-Z550 was announced 7 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the TG-870 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus TG-870
EX-Z550 | TG-870 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-Z550
TG-870 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 73 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-870
EX-Z550 | TG-870 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the TG-870.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and TG-870.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2016-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $280 |