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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 16 months earlier than the TG-610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-610

 EX-Z90 TG-610 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-610 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-610

 EX-Z90 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the TG-610.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TG-610.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $223