Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic F5
EX-S12 | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-S12
F5 | EX-S12 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic F5
EX-S12 | F5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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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 |