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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed very close to the FE-5010 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 grades against the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus FE-5010

 EX-S12 FE-5010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Casio EX-S12

 FE-5010 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-5010

 EX-S12 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 versus the FE-5010.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and FE-5010.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (111g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus FE-5010
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-60 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $130