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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Olympus TG-6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-S12 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-S12

 TG-6 EX-S12 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2009More modern by 126 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-S12 TG-6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Olympus Tough TG-6
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