Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX3
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX3 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched November 2008
- Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S12 was launched 3 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic LX3
| EX-S12 | LX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-S12
| LX3 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LX3
| EX-S12 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | November 2008 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 vs the LX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and LX3.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-S12 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.30 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lb) | 265 gr (0.58 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $119 | $449 |
