Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was brought out 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades against the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-6
EX-S12 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-S12
TG-6 | EX-S12 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 126 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-6
EX-S12 | TG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S12 versus Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 vs the TG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TG-6.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2019-05-22 |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 253 grams (0.56 lb) |
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 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 | - | 340 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $449 |