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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 24 months prior to the TG-810 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-810

 EX-Z90 TG-810 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-810 EX-Z90 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-810

 EX-Z90 TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the TG-810.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and TG-810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-810
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest 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
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $428