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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 3 years before the FH7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up against the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FH7

 EX-S12 FH7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Casio EX-S12

 FH7 EX-S12 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH7

 EX-S12 FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the FH7.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FH7.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography details
Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FH7
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - 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)
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $149