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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-810 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-S12 scores versus the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-810

 EX-S12 TG-810 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Casio EX-S12

 TG-810 EX-S12 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-810

 EX-S12 TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the TG-810.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TG-810.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-810
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus TG-810
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $428