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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic FX75

 EX-S12 FX75 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Casio EX-S12

 FX75 EX-S12 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX75

 EX-S12 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and FX75 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic FX75
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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