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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 9 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-S12 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-S12

 TG-5 EX-S12 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-S12 TG-5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got physical 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-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the TG-5.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TG-5.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
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 speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $449