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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 12 months earlier than the FP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FP2

 EX-S12 FP2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-S12

 FP2 EX-S12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-S12 FP2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the FP2.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
28
focusing manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (111g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $80