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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled within a month of the 7000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus 7000

 EX-S12 7000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Casio EX-S12

 7000 EX-S12 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 7000

 EX-S12 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features external measurements 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 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the 7000.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and 7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and 7000.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Olympus 7000 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (111g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 7000
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also referred to as - mju 7000
Type 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 dimensions 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 111g (0.24 lbs) 172g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $280