Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5/Casio-EX-ZS5-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Replaced the Olympus TG-860
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZS5 was announced 6 years before the TG-870 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Olympus TG-870
EX-ZS5 | TG-870 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Casio EX-ZS5
TG-870 | EX-ZS5 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus TG-870
EX-ZS5 | TG-870 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outside measurements 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) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-ZS5 and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the TG-870.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and TG-870 is 99 and 91 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and TG-870.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2016-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Max video resolution | 848x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
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 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $100 | $280 |