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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S12 was manufactured about the same time to the FX48 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX48

 EX-S12 FX48 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Casio EX-S12

 FX48 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX48

 EX-S12 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 and the FX48.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and FX48.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
56
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX48
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $325