Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus TG-6
EX-Z550 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-Z550
TG-6 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 114 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-6
EX-Z550 | TG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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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 |