Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 5 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 provides outside 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) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SZ-16 iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.