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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was brought out 8 years before the TG-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores against the TG-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z90 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TG-5 EX-Z90 
RevealedMay 2017August 2009Newer by 94 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z90 TG-5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Olympus TG-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z90 and the TG-5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TG-5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 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
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $449