Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 12 months prior to the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S12 scores against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 features outer 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) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.