Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 features 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) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.