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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 5 years before the TG-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z90 grades vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-Z90 TG-3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-3 EX-Z90 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-Z90 TG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z90 against the TG-3.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and TG-3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
56
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $350