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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 15 months before the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-H20G matches up against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-12

 EX-H20G SZ-12 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ-12 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-12

 EX-H20G SZ-12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the SZ-12.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and SZ-12.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (216 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-12
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (216 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-12
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SZ-12
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SZ-12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $350