Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus E-3

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus E-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the E-3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and E-3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 11 months later than the E-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 grades versus the E-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus E-3. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has sizing of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus E-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the E-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and E-3 is 96 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and E-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-S12 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent EX-S12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.