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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-Z550 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-Z550

 TG-6 EX-Z550 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2010Fresher by 114 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-Z550 TG-6 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 has physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the TG-6.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and TG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others (253 grams)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-06 2019-05-22
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $449