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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 years prior to the FH6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S12 scores vs the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-S12 FH6 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-S12

 FH6 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-S12 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with outside dimensions 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 FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the FH6.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FH6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
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
Launch pricing $119 $129