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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-870 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Olympus TG-870

 EX-ZS10 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 TG-870 EX-ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus TG-870

 EX-ZS10 TG-870 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the TG-870.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and TG-870 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and TG-870.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is 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-870 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
great battery power (300 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than competition (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (300 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (221g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus TG-870
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $280