Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-4
EX-Z90 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-Z90
TG-4 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 68 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-4
EX-Z90 | TG-4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |