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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SZ-10

 EX-S12 SZ-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Casio EX-S12

 SZ-10 EX-S12 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-10

 EX-S12 SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical 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 SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the SZ-10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SZ-10.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 111g (0.24 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $300