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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 6 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z90 grades against the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z90 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-4 EX-Z90 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2009More recent by 68 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z90 TG-4 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the TG-4.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (247g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 247 grams (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 - 380 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $379