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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 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
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years before the F5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-S12 F5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-S12

 F5 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic F5

 EX-S12 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outside 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 Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S12 against the F5.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and F5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (111g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $100