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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled about the same time to the FE-45 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus FE-45

 EX-S12 FE-45 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Casio EX-S12

 FE-45 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-45

 EX-S12 FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the FE-45.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and FE-45.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
56
lighter than competition (111g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
26
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-45
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $130