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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 12 months prior to the FE-47 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades versus the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus FE-47

 EX-S12 FE-47 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Casio EX-S12

 FE-47 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-47

 EX-S12 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 vs the FE-47.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FE-47 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and FE-47.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (111g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-47
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus FE-47
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $0