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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was released 5 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZS10 matches up versus the TG-860 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Olympus TG-860

 EX-ZS10 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 TG-860 EX-ZS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus TG-860

 EX-ZS10 TG-860 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the TG-860.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and TG-860 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and TG-860.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
32
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus TG-860
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3"
Resolution of screen 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 224 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $279