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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 19 months earlier than the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus SZ-12

 EX-FH100 SZ-12 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SZ-12 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12

 EX-FH100 SZ-12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 against the SZ-12.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography advice
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus SZ-12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $350