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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 24 months prior to the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-S12 FH27 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-S12

 FH27 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-S12 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 against the FH27.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and FH27.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen 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 rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $229