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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out within a month of the FX580 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 grades versus the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-S12 FX580 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-S12

 FX580 EX-S12 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-S12 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the FX580.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (111 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID 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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $499