Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29
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21 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-S12 was revealed within a month of the EX-Z29 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the EX-Z29 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Casio EX-Z29
EX-S12 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Casio EX-S12
EX-Z29 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Casio EX-Z29
EX-S12 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z29 has sizing of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-S12 versus Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 versus the EX-Z29.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and EX-Z29.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-S12 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-03-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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-60 | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $119 | $79 |