Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 4 years before the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.