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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-Z90 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-850 iHS EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-Z90 TG-850 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TG-850 iHS.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
27
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
decently wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $250