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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 5 years earlier than the FH10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-S12 scores vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH10

 EX-S12 FH10 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Casio EX-S12

 FH10 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH10

 EX-S12 FH10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 and the FH10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and FH10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $110