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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-S12 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-S12

 SZ-15 EX-S12 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-S12 SZ-15 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the SZ-15.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SZ-15.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (111 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-06-21
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $200