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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 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 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 6 months before the 6010 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus 6010

 EX-S12 6010 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Casio EX-S12

 6010 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6010

 EX-S12 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers external 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 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 versus the 6010.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and 6010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and 6010.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
27
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus 6010
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 LI-50C
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 One One
Price at release $119 $0