Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LS5
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-S12 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LS5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S12 grades versus the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic LS5
| EX-S12 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-S12
| LS5 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LS5
| EX-S12 | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the LS5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and LS5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-21 |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 126g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 160 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $119 | $294 |