Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe EX-S12 was launched 18 months prior to the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-S12 scores vs the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX700
EX-S12 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-S12
FX700 | EX-S12 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX700
EX-S12 | FX700 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 against the FX700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and FX700.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $399 |