Clicky

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The EX-S12 was launched 7 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-S12 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-S12

 TG-4 EX-S12 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009Newer by 76 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-S12 TG-4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the TG-4.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TG-4.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (380 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (111g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (247g)
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $379