Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH2
| EX-S12 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Casio EX-S12
| FH2 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH2
| EX-S12 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the FH2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and FH2.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
lighter than competitors (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 270 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $149 |