Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-S12 was released 16 months prior to the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S12 grades vs the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX75
EX-S12 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-S12
FX75 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX75
EX-S12 | FX75 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the FX75.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and FX75.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $139 |