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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus TG-320, former is 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 TG-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TG-320 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-320

 EX-S12 TG-320 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Casio EX-S12

 TG-320 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-320

 EX-S12 TG-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus TG-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the TG-320.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TG-320.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (111g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-320
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $0