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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was revealed 12 months earlier than the FH22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-S12 scores against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-S12 FH22 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-S12

 FH22 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-S12 FH22 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 provides external 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) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 vs the FH22.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FH22.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
55
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
includes focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography factors
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $200