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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was announced 4 years before the TG-860 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZS15 matches up versus the TG-860 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Olympus TG-860

 EX-ZS15 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 TG-860 EX-ZS15 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus TG-860

 EX-ZS15 TG-860 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the TG-860.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS15 and TG-860.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography details
Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
32
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
26
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (154 grams)
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Olympus TG-860
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-18 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 154g (0.34 pounds) 224g (0.49 pounds)
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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $248 $279