Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-12
EX-H20G | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-H20G
SZ-12 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-12
EX-H20G | SZ-12 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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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 |