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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z550 TG-870 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TG-870 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-870

 EX-Z550 TG-870 
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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
great battery power (300 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
heavier than others in class (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
42
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-870
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
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