Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH1
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH1 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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In this article, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-S12 was released 12 months earlier than the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH1
| EX-S12 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-S12
| FH1 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH1
| EX-S12 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 provides external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 vs the FH1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and FH1.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 163g (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $150 |
