Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Below is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-S12 was introduced 12 months prior to the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the FH20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH20
| EX-S12 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-S12
| FH20 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH20
| EX-S12 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got 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 FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 versus the FH20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and FH20.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | 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 | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $119 | $179 |