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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX700

 EX-S12 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-S12

 FX700 EX-S12 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX700

 EX-S12 FX700 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX700
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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