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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-Z90

		

		

			
 TG-6 EX-Z90 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2009Fresher by 118 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 EX-Z90 TG-6 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with physical measurements 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-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 against the TG-6.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z90 and TG-6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
40
 manual focus
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography info
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
55
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
17
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
47
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
56
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 better than average battery power (340 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
28
 you can focus manually
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
57
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
25
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2019-05-22
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 PC
Highest 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $449