Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS12
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FS10 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-FS10 was released 3 months earlier than the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FS10 scores against the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FS12
| EX-FS10 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-FS10
| FS12 | EX-FS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS12
| EX-FS10 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 versus the FS12.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and FS12.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FS12 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $228 |
