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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-ZR10 TG-5 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 TG-5 EX-ZR10 
RevealedMay 2017September 2010More modern by 81 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-ZR10 TG-5 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 features physical measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the TG-5.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and TG-5 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and TG-5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250g)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (250g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $190 $449